Netanyahu to Young Pilots: I Believe in You
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu addressed the young pilots at the conclusion of the 163rd Israel Air Forces pilots’ training course.
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Young IAF Pilot: It Was Always My Dream to Serve
Arutz Sheva speaks to a graduate of the IAF's 163rd pilots' training course, a lone soldier who made aliyah so he can serve.
IAF Reports 'Direct Hit' on Gaza Rocket Cell
The IAF reported success in an air raid that killed an Army of Islam terrorist and wounded five others as he prepared to launch rockets.
PA Terrorists Launch Failed Rocket Attack on Southern Israel
PA terrorists launched a failed rocket attack at southern Israel early Wednesday following two IAF air strikes on terror targets in Gaza.
Second IAF Strike in Gaza Targets Terror Cell
For the second time in several hours, the IAF hit an Islamic Jihad terrorist cell that was preparing to carry out a terror attack.
IAF Hits Islamic Jihad in Gaza
An IAF airstrike killed one Islamic Jihad terrorist and wounded three others in Gaza. Targets affiliated with "recent terror activity."
IAF Touts Female Flight Schools Grads
The most recent IAF pilots course included five female graduates - the most to graduate at any one time.
Israel, Turkey Reactivate Air Force Coordination
Israel and Turkey are reactivating their military ties, beginning with a coordination mechanism between the two air forces.
Video: IAF Hits Weapons Storage Facility in Gaza
Video footage released by IDF proves Hamas operates from the heart of civilian neighborhoods in Gaza.
IDF Retaliates Yet Again, Strikes Weapons Site in Gaza
In another retaliation for ongoing rocket and missile fire originating in Gaza, IAF aircraft strike a weapons manufacturing site.
IDF Retaliates, Strikes Terror Targets
In response to the latest wave of rocket attacks, IAF strikes two centers of terror activity in Gaza.
Terror Mastermind Killed in IAF Surgical Air Strike
A PA terrorist mastermind was killed Thursday in a surgical air strike carried out by IAF fighter pilots near Gaza City.
IAF Foils Terror Attack from Gaza
IAF aircraft strikes two terrorist cells in northern Gaza, foil attempt to launch rockets at IDF soldiers.
IAF Takes Troubled Teens on 'Wings'
Israel's Air Force is using aircraft maintenance and gliding to help troubled teens at the Hatzerim Air Base.
'Blue Builds Green' as Solar Energy Shines on the IDF
Solar energy has arrived in the IDF, where an Israeli air base is implementing a new system that uses photovoltaic solar cells.
200-Year-Old Torah Scroll Dedicated to IDF Romania Crash Victims
200-year-old Torah scroll welcomed in Tel Nof Air Force Base, dedicated to victims of last year's helicopter crash in Romania.
IDF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza
Airstrikes-for-rocket-attacks continue: IAF hits terror targets in Gaza, several hours after terrorist fire rockets at the Negev.
France 'Warns' Israel Over Gaza Casualties
France warned Israel it must avoid all civilian casualties in Gaza after its local consul and his family were injured in an IAF raid.
IAF to Host Greeks, Italians for Joint Exercises
Israeli Air Force set to train in Israel with Italian and Greek air forces within the next month.
IAF Pilots Drill Over Italy
An IAF delegation has returned from Sardinia where it conducted joint exercises with the Italian Air Force.
IDF Targets Terrorists After Rocket Fire
IAF aircraft hit a terrorist squad that fired a Kassam rocket at Israel from southern Gaza. Rocket fire continues despite "ceasefire."
IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza
In response to Grad missile attack, IAF strikes three terror activity sites and a weapons storage facility in Gaza.
Pelican Causes Emergency Landing for IAF 'Baz' Fighter Jet
An Israel Air Force "Baz" fighter was forced to make an emergency landing last week, but the cause was due to a pelican.
IAF F-15 Forced to Make Emergency Landing
An F-15 on a routine training flight was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after taking off from the Tel Nof AFB.
Special IDF New Years’ Greeting for ‘Lone Soldiers’
A US “lone soldier” in the IDF represents 149 comrades and exchanges New Year’s blessings with the Air Force commander.
Israel Retaliates for Rocket Attacks, 1 Dead
One terrorist was killed in an IAF air strike that followed a Gaza rocket attack on southern Israel Wednesday evening.
IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza
IAF aircraft target terror targets in the Gaza Strip in response to the rocket barrage on Wednesday evening.
IDF Thwarts Rocket Launching Attempt
IAF aircraft target a squad of terrorists who were preparing to launch rockets at Israel. Direct hit confirmed.
IDF Kills Islamic Jihad Terrorist
IAF aircraft attack and kill an Islamic Jihad terrorist who planned to carry out a terror attack in the Sinai Peninsula.
IAF Eliminates Terrorist Squad in Northern Gaza
Israel Air Force fighter jets eliminated a terrorist squad in northern Gaza soon after they launched an attack on southern Israel.
Tension in South Continues, IDF Targets Terrorists
IAF aircraft target terrorist sites in Gaza, as rockets continue to explode in southern Israel.
More IAF Strikes on Gaza Terror Targets
IAF aistrikes hit four more terror sites in Gaza following attacks that have claimed 9 Israeli lives in 24 hours.
IDF Retaliates for Grad Attack, Strikes in Gaza
The IDF retaliates for Monday's Grad attack on Be'er Sheva, strikes four terror targets in Gaza.
Hareidi IAF Soldiers Celebrate Tu B'Av
A special evening for Tu B'Av was held for the soldiers and officers of the IAF's Shachar Kachol program for hareidi-religious soldiers.
IAF Deploys Drones Over Northern Gas Fields
Following Iran's backing of the Hizbullah terror organization's claims to gas fields Israel is developing off its northern coast.
IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza
Cat and mouse game? IAF attacks terror targets in Gaza after missiles come dangerously close to Israel’s industrial heartland.
IDF Responds to Grad Attacks, Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza
After terrorists fire two Grad rockets at Israel, the IDF retaliates and hits terror targets in Gaza.
IDF Retaliates, Attacks Terror Targets in Gaza
IAF aircraft target terror sites in Gaza, in response to the rocket attack Monday evening which resulted in an injury.
IDF Attacks Terror Target in Gaza
Quiet Gaza war continues as IAF strikes terror target, in response to continuous rocket fire originating in the Strip.
IDF Attacks Terror Targets in Gaza
IDF targets three terror tunnels in Gaza in response to ongoing rocket attacks originating in the region.
IDF Retaliates, Attacks Gaza Weapons Sites
In response to Tuesday evening's rocket attacks on southern Israel, the Israeli Air Force has bombed two weapons manufacturing sites in Gaza.
IAF Strike Stops Rocket Attack
The IAF targeted a trio of terrorists who were preparing to launch a 'projectile' into Israel killing two of the terrorists and injuring a third.
Iran 'Overstating' Its Abilities; Israel Ready
Netanyahu, Peres, Barak tell graduating IAF pilots Iran is overstating its abilities and, while Israel seeks peace, its first priority is security.
New Air Force Pilots to ‘Get Their Wings’
Israel’s newest Air Force pilots “receive their wings” in IDF ceremonies this week at the Negev base of Hatzerim, five miles east of Be’er Sheva.
‘Frantic’ Arms Race in Middle East, Says Air Force Chief
Maj. Gen. Ido Nehoshtan says Syria is getting new armament from Russia while also investing in air power and anti-aircraft missiles.
IAF Marks 34 Years Since 1977 Helicopter Disaster
Fifty-four paratroopers and airmen were killed in the crash, twenty years before a similar crash killed 73.
Video: Air Force Independence Day Air Show
The Israeli Air Force displayed its aircraft in an air show over most of Israel on Independence Day Tuesday.
US Approves Sale of Second Super-Hercules to Israel
U.S. government also gives go-ahead to initial funding for a third C-130J aircraft intended for the IAF.
IDF Bombs Terror Tunnels after Rocket Attacks on Negev
‘Mini-Cast Lead II’ continues. Gaza terrorists fired a rocket, and the Israeli Air Force bombed a smuggling tunnel and two terror training bases.
IAF Communications Unit Embraces 'New Media'
The Israeli Air Force is embracing the new media paradigm with its International New Media Program.
Air Force Bombs Gaza Tunnel, Weapons Factory
The Air Force retaliates after Gaza terrorists attacked Israel with mortars and rockets. One smuggling tunnel and weapons plant was destroyed.
Air Force Bids Farewell to Mossad Chief
IAF Chiefs conduct special farewell ceremony for Mossad Chief Meir Dagan, mention the cooperation between the Mossad and the IAF.
IAF: Samson will Replace the Rhino
The IAF's upgraded "Karnaf" ("Rhinoceros") Lockheed-Martin C-130 transports will be named after biblical hero Shimshon (Samson).
IDF Eliminates 'Ticking Bomb' Terrorist in Gaza
The IDF killed an Islamic Jihad "ticking bomb" terrorist and wounded another. Two others, buried on Tuesday may have been from Al-Qaeda.
'The Best Youth': 300 Start IAF Pilots Course
The Air Force gets its largest group of trainee pilots in 5 years, even after more than 90% are rejected.
2 Female Pilots, 1 Female Combat Navigator Among IAF Grads
Two female pilots and a female combat navigator are set to receive their wings Thursday with the new graduates in the 161st IAF Pilot Course.
Air Force Foils Rocket Attacks on Israel; 5 Terrorists Killed
The IDF foiled an attempted missile attack on southern Israel Saturday night by bombing a rocket-launching cell. Gaza says five terrorists killed.
IAF Jet Shoots Down Unknown Object from Jordan
Unidentified flying object over Dead Sea was not far from Dimona. It was apparently an unmanned balloon.
Air Force Prepares for Foreign Firefighting Helicopters
IDF base at Ramat David will absorb the aid planes from Greece and Cyprus.Bulgarian plane arrives Friday morning.
Israel and Italy Air Forces Fly Together
The Israel and Italian air forces fly together in their first international training deployment of an early warning control system.
