IAF

Top Pilot Says IAF Training Cuts Shekel-Wise and Pound Foolish

The state may save money by allowing the IDF to suspend air force training, but the savings could cost Israelis a lot, says a top pilot.

IAF Makes 'Extreme' Decision To Cancel Training Flights

Finance Ministry reportedly 'refused' to keep IAF in the air for training; forces a move generals warn will cause serious harm.

'If Syria Crosses the Golan Heights Border, Assad will Fall'

IAF officials reassure the public: despite budget cuts, Israel can handle any threat - especially in the North.

Clan Fighting in Arab Settlement 'Hits IAF Helicopter'

Report: infighting leads to accidental misfire on IAF copter; no injuries or damage reported.

Air Force Strikes Gaza as Hamas, Fatah Sign Unity Deal

Several injured in IAF airstrike against rocket launcher terrorist cell.

Defense Minister Warns Hamas: Keep Gaza Calm - Or Else

Moshe Ya'alon warns Hamas that the IDF will continue to fight terror.

Israeli Air Force Receives First 'Super Hercules' C-130J

Israel-US relationship strengthened over IAF addition; Lockheed Martin exec notes fitting name, as IDF's strength 'like Samson.'

IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF aircraft hit five terror targets in Gaza, in retaliation for recent rocket attacks.

IAF Strikes in Gaza Following Rocket Attacks

IAF hits five targets in Gaza after terrorists fire several rockets towards the Sderot area.

IAF Blackhawk Stranded in Hevron, None Hurt

Helicopter made emergency landing due to technical problem and is still unable to fly, IDF announces.

New Leads in Case of IAF Fighter Missing for 52 Years

The personal effects of Yakir Naveh, missing since 1962, have finally been found. But where is he?

IAF Reveals New Cutting Edge Training Jet

Two M-346 jet planes displayed Thursday; part of lucrative defense industry deal with Italy.

Syria Complains to the UN Against Israel

Syria demands that the UN "take measures" against Israel over IAF airstrikes.

Breaking News

Syria Claims Soldier Killed in Israeli Airstrike

Syrian army says IAF nighttime strike was 'desperate attempts endanger stability.'

IAF Hits Seven Gaza Terror Targets

IAF aircraft hit seven terror targets in Gaza after rocket attacks continue despite "ceasefire."

UN Chief Condemns Rocket Fire, Urges 'Restraint'

UN Secretary-General condemns the rocket attacks from Gaza, then urges all sides "to exercise maximum restraint."

Netanyahu Vows Israel to Move 'Forcefully' Against Rocket Fire

Prime Minister links rocket fire with IAF counterterrorism efforts Tuesday, vows to eliminate rocket fire from Gaza.

Breaking News

Syrian Warplanes Approach Border; IAF Deployed

No contact between two air forces, but it was a close call.

IAF Hits Rocket Launcher in Gaza

IAF aircraft hits a rocket launcher in northern Gaza, prevents a planned attack on southern Israel.

Lebanon to Complain to UN Over Israeli Airstrikes

Lebanon’s Foreign Minister asks the country’s UN envoy to file a complaint against Israel over two airstrikes that targeted Hezbollah.

Hezbollah Vows Vengeance After Israel Air Strike

Terrorist organization offers first acknowledgement of Monday strike, claims no casualties.

'Hezbollah Missiles Destroyed and Nasrallah is Silent'

Transportation Minister hints Israel behind Lebanon air strike, Lebanese media reports four Hezbollah terrorists killed in strike.

Israel Behind Latest Syria-Lebanon Airstrike, Says Official

Unnamed Israeli official confirms Israel was behind an airstrike that hit a convoy carrying missiles from Syria to Lebanon.

Israel Hits Hezbollah Post in Lebanon

Israeli planes launch two air raids against a Hezbollah post on the border between Lebanon and Syria.

IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF aircraft hit several targets in Gaza, hours after two rockets hit southern Israel.

'Whoever Attacks Us Will Bear the Consequences'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu opens his weekly cabinet meeting by responding to Gaza rocket attacks, Iranian military maneuvers.

IAF Pilots Jailed for Storing Sensitive Maps on Smartphones

Fourteen pilots court-martialed for storing documents, maps on smartphones; authorities stop potential for security breach.

Ya'alon: 'We Will Hurt Those Who Hurt Us'

Defense Minister vows not to let Hamas attack Jewish Israelis 'just because they are Jews.'

Mystery Blast in Syrian Port: Did IDF Strike S-300 Missiles?

Unofficial reports indicate Latakia weapons stockpiles bombed. IDF reportedly struck missiles there in October.

Thank You To The IDF!

Bomb Explodes Near Gaza Fence. No One Hurt

The explosive device went off near Kisufim. Gaza front is warming up.

IAF Hits Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF aircraft target terrorist sites in Gaza after rocket explodes in the Sha'ar Hanegev area.

Video: IAF Strikes Blow Up Gaza Terror Sites

IAF footage shows the air strike retaliation Thursday following Gaza's missile barrage.

IAF Strikes in Gaza After Rocket Attack on Ashkelon

IAF aircraft hit terror-related sites in Gaza, several hours after a rocket barrage targeted the city of Ashkelon.

Israeli Air Force Strikes Gaza in Response to Mortar Attack

IAF strikes terrorists preparing to launch rockets at Israeli towns.

IAF Hits Several Targets in Gaza

IAF strikes terrorist targets in Gaza after a rocket exploded in one of the communities along the security fence.

Iron Dome Deployed to Sderot

Due to wave of terror attacks, IDF decides not to take undue risks; Iron Dome deployed to protect Sderot.

Israeli Air Force Strikes Terror Bases in Response to Attack

Israeli aircraft bomb Gaza targets including 'weapons manufacturing facility', following terrorist attack which killed an Israeli civilian.

Air Force Parachutes Generators into Samaria Communities

Residents of several Samaria communities finally have power – after the Israel Air Force parachuted generators into their towns

Five Air Forces in Israel for 'Blue Flag' Drill

Israel is hosting a major air defense drill in which the air forces of the U.S., Greece, Poland, Italy, and Israel will conduct exercises

Clash in Gaza: Rockets Lead to Airstrike Response

Gazan terrorists open rocket and mortar fire on Israel leading to an IAF airstrike in response; takes out two concealed missile launchers.

Hagel Expedites V-22 Sale to Israel Amid Syria Strikes

The American Secretary of Defense gave orders to hurry the military aircraft delivery 1 day after IAF strikes missile transfer in Syria.

Peres Tours Air Force Base: 'Enemies Should Think Twice'

President Shimon Peres tours air force's most advanced technology, praises soldiers; "Israel has best air force in the world."

Jets Scrambled Twice Saturday; IDF Mum

IAF F-16 and F-15 jets were scrambled for unknown reasons, into Israel's northern and southern skies.

False Alarm: Combat Jets Scrambled over Tel Aviv

Radar showed suspicious flying object that turned out to be a flock of birds.

Israeli Aircraft Strike in Lebanon Following Rocket Attack

Israeli aircraft struck a terror target south of Beirut, hours after terrorists fired four rockets at northern Israel.

IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

An IAF aircraft targeted concealed rocket launchers in northern Gaza, after terrorists fired rockets onto Israel.

Egypt Denies There Was an Israeli Airstrike in Sinai

"There is no truth whatsoever" that Israel attacked in the Sinai, says a spokesman for the Egyptian army.

Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force Concludes Visit to Israel

The Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, General Mark Welsh, departed Israel on Thursday after a four-day work visit.

Report: Israel Bombs Another Syrian Weapons Convoy

IAF jets bombed trucks carrying missiles to Hizbullah, according to Syrian opposition sources.

US, Israel Air Forces on 2-Week 'Juniper Stallion' Exercise

The US and Israeli air forces are carrying out a two-week set of joint maneuvers designed to improve interoperability in the air.

Air Force Gets Inside Look at the Hareidi World

Air Force commanders prepare for new hareidi-religious recruits with a tour of Jerusalem’s Chassidic communities.

IDF Finds ‘Black Box’ of Crashed Fighter Jet

Box may reveal why F-16 crashed off the Gaza coast.

U.S. Officials: Israel Behind Recent Syria Airstrike

Unnamed U.S. officials tell CNN that Israel struck Russian-made missiles in Latakia, Syria last Friday.

Video: Aircrew Rescued at Sea after IAF F-16 Crashes

The jet was on a training flight when its engine failed. It fell into the sea after the crew ejected safely.

Gantz: The Flames Are Creeping Up on Nasrallah

Israel must be prepared for any scenario, say leaders who spoke at the graduation ceremony of the IAF's flight course.

Hercules Landing Gear Malfunctions on Arrival Near Rosh Pina

The landing gear on an IAF Hercules cargo jet malfunctioned Wednesday as it was arriving at the Machanayim Airfield near Rosh Pina.

IDF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

IDF aircraft attacked several terror targets in Gaza in response to barrage of rocket attacks.

IAF Chief: S-300 is En Route to Syria; Surprise War is Possible

IAF Commander Eshel says IAF can deal with all weapon systems. "The question is only -- at what cost."

U.S. 'Skeptical' that Syrian Rebels Used Chemical Weapons

The United States says it is "highly skeptical" of an assertion by a UN investigator that Syrian rebels used chemical weapons.