Nevatim

Report:

Nevatim base commander targeted by Iran for assassination

Iranian opposition media reports the target of the cell of 7 Azeri-Israelis who were arrested for spying for Iran is a high ranking general and air force commander.

Gallant:

'The Iranians did no harm to the Air Force's capabilities'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant reviewed the Nevatim Airbase today and spoke with the personnel there about the past year.

Deputy Chief of Staff:

'IDF continues to maintain high readiness for various scenarios'

IDF Deputy Chief of Staff MG Amir Baram visited the Nevatim Airbase where he received an operational briefing on the activities of the unit and squadrons at the base.

Gallant to fighter pilots:

'Pursuit of Hamas terrorists will continue for years to come'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant met with the fighter pilots and support teams that participated in the operation against top Hamas targets in Khan Yunis.

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Haredim drafted into IAF affirm allegiance to the army

'I affirm': Soldiers from the haredi Hanegev Squadron in the IAF and Bislach 314 affirm allegiance to the IDF at the Nevatim Airbase.

IDF reveals images of damage caused by Iranian attack

Out of hundreds of launches, only a few missiles crossed into the territory of the State of Israel causing only minor damage to infrastructure at the Nevatim Airbase near the runway and to a road in the Hermon area.

New IDF guidelines: No ceremonies under midday sun

At a recent ceremony on an army base near Be'er Sheva, officers took away soldiers' water bottles. One soldier fainted.

US Sec. of Defense visits Israeli Air Force base

Defense Min. Benny Gantz, US Sec. of Defense Lloyd Austin, visit Air Force base in southern Israel, exchange gifts.

Suspected car thief breaks into IAF base, escapes unharmed

A suspected car thief broke into Nevatim air base in the Negev Monday before making an escape.

Seventh "Shimshon" delivered to the IAF

A ceremony was held to mark the arrival of the seventh “Shimshon”, C-130J Super Hercules military aircraft

Tragedy in the Negev: 6-year old dies in trunk of family car

Boy from southern Israel dies after being left in car trunk for hours as temperatures neared 100 degrees (38 C).

Bedouin man steals dozens of watermelons from Jewish farmer

Border Police catch Bedouin thief armed with weapons near Be'er Sheva.

Pictures: Haredi Troops Dedicate Air Force's New Torah Scroll

Torah scroll donated in memory of murderer IDF soldiers to serve increased number of religious soldiers stationed at strategic base.

First F-35s to Land in December 2016

Lockheed reps visit Israel 20 months ahead of first advanced jets, and bring an F-35 flight demonstrator with them.

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.'

Sde Dov Airport, IDF Bases Relocating to Negev

The small seaside military Sde Dov airport will relocate to the Negev by 2018, along with a myriad of IDF bases from around the country.

IDF: Israel's Second Airport Can't be in Negev

The IDF said that it was against converting an air force base into Israel's second airport, for fear of security problems.

'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.