Where was the Air Force on October 7?
The IAF commander commander was not updated at all on the nightly situational assessment – and only realized the magnitude of the incident three hours after the Hamas invasion.
The IAF commander commander was not updated at all on the nightly situational assessment – and only realized the magnitude of the incident three hours after the Hamas invasion.
'I had the privilege of bringing home the hostages we have been waiting so long for and I am here until the last hostage returns,' says Squadron 118 helicopter pilot Captain S.
Air Force commander speaks to soldiers in Gaza: 'For over a year, all Israeli Air Force units have been operating wing-to-shoulder with the brave soldiers on the ground.'
Body of Assaf, an Air Force former combat navigator, was found in a field near Atlit, next to his personal gun. His mother said he suffered from PTSD.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Ramat David Air Force Base in northern Israel and received a comprehensive briefing on the readiness of the Air Force in all sectors, but especially the north.
Air Force practices aerial refueling of fighter jets in Israel's airspace.
Commanding Officer of the Israeli Air Force, Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar, speaks at graduation ceremony for UAV operators: We will act against anyone planning to harm the citizens of the State of Israel.
Commander of Air Control and Flight School says reservists who refused to report for training to protest judicial reforms before October 7 were unprepared after the massacre.
New documentation disclosed by Israel Air Force's UAV squadron sent to the Gaza Strip reveals the immense number of terrorists that infiltrated Israel on the day of the massacre.
The Patriot weapon system, which has intercepted 19 targets, 9 of them in the current war, from 2014 to today, is now being replaced by a more advanced technological system.
IDF releases details of the management of the defense of the country during Iran's drone and missile attack Saturday night.
Chief of the General Staff: “The start was very difficult. It was very hard to even imagine such a difficult start. But we persevered, albeit at a very high cost, and we regained our composure and gained the strength to launch a very high-quality and powerful offensive, and we will forcefully continue with it until we achieve all our objectives in this war.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant takes part in flight over Gaza, sees up close the attacks against Hamas targets.
Major M., technical officer in Squadron 107, talks about the significant preparatory work before the Air Force planes strike Hamas.
Defense Minister meets Air Force pilots and crew at Nevatim base, says 'every missile has an address.'
Air Force Commander Tomer Bar: The damage to competence is limited but is deepening.
Minister Miki Zohar deletes video showing air force pilots demanding to know political opinions of soldier begging for aid during battle.
Refusals follow passage of limitation of reasonableness standard in first reading.
Hamas' military arm releases video documenting firing of anti-aircraft missiles at Israel Air Force planes.
Some 200 Israel Air Force reserve pilots inform IAF commander they will not be taking part in reserve duty in protest of judicial reform.
37 pilots to come to base as scheduled for discussions with commanders after saying they would skip training to protest judicial reforms.
Rabbi Baruch Ganut, former deputy commander of the IAF F-15 squadron's refusal to report for duty in protest against judicial reforms.
Over 90% of elite 69th "Hammers" Squadron announce they will protest judicial reforms rather than return to base for scheduled training.
Heartwarming glimpse of the IAF pilots who visited the Shalva National Center in Jerusalem to work with children with disabilities.
IAF to get new hi-tech flight training simulators for F-15 and F-16 pilots at Hatzor Air Force Base.
Israel's air force to acquire four refueling aircraft, extending the operational range of warplanes for long-range strategic strikes.
Squadron closed in 2005 renewed, will operate the new 'Spark' UAV.
Greek and Israeli air forces simulate air-to-air combat and airborne refueling scenarios during joint exercise.
IAF trains with air forces from US, Greece, France, Italy, Canada, Cyprus and Slovenia.
This week concluded an important milestone where U.S Air Force and the Israel Air Force practiced tackling attack strategies together.
Israel's Defense Min. signs an agreement with US gov't to acquire 12 Lockheed Martin CH-53K helicopters, 2 Boeing KC-46 refueling aircraft.
Israeli Air Force F-15 fighter jets escort American B-1B bomber over Israeli skies towards the surrounding bay.
After 2 years, IAF resumes exercises in preparation for possible attack on Iranian nuclear program.
Top Israel Air Force officials met with US air defense officers in bid to bolster cooperation and combat readiness.
Israel has sold 29 surplus F-16 aircraft which will be employed as Adversary Aircraft for US Air Force training.
Air Force commander says a situation in which more advanced aircraft are moving in the region is less ideal for Israel.
IDF Spokesman announces during attack on Saturday, weapons production site, underground infrastructure, military position damaged.
Air Force closes 117th Squadron which has fought in all of Israel's wars since 1953. Commanders, pilots to be reassigned within the corps.
Israeli Air Force F-16s to fly over Munich, Dachau concentration camp during joint military exercises in Germany.
Israeli Air Force to carry out joint exercises with the Luftwaffe for the first time ever, including visit to Dachau concentration camp.
IDF establishes new wing in Israel Air Force, bringing together special ops units including the Shaldag Unit and Unit 669.
The unbelievable moment Holocaust survivor Lila sees her grandson flying over her home in Israel!
Senior IAF official says base which flooded should've been among those evacuated prior to storm.
Israeli Air Force fighter jets damaged after hangars flooded during winter storms. Damage could cost millions to repair.
Israel to host Blue Flag aerial exercises, with teams from US, Germany, Italy, and Greece. First-ever int'l exercise in Israel with F-35s.
Pilot accused of recklessness for launching missile at suspicious target without identifying target first.
Israeli Air Force releases schedule for practice runs for Independence Day flyovers.
Is Israel's Air Force the next frontier for haredi integration into the IDF?
Israeli Air Force transport plane undergoing maintenance work begins moving - with workers still operating on plane.
Israel's air force invited to joint training exercise with UK.
Israeli Air Force Colonel Matan Kahana joins Knesset list of party formed by Naftali Bennett and Ayelet Shaked.
Leading religious Zionist rabbi says first Ethiopian Israeli pilot proves value of integration for Ethiopian community, Israeli society.
Graduates of Israeli Air Force's 177th flight course to receive their pilot's wings.
Remnants of missile fired from Syria towards Israeli aircraft found in northern Israel.
Syrian media report attack on territory with known Iranian presence.
IDF hosts air units from six nations at 'Sky Angels' rescue training operation, while IAF works to maintain air superiority in parallel op.
Israeli F-16I fighter jet nearly crashes into IAF base during landing, after landing brakes malfunction.
Israeli Air Force assisting in rescue of children trapped in Jordanian bus by flood waters after request by Jordanian government.
F-35 fleet of fighters grounded following crash of US Marines craft. Following extensive examination, Israeli planes restored to service.
IDF acknowledges strike in Syria - but says downed Russian plane was accidentally hit by Syrian missiles after Israeli jets had left.