Israeli Air Force

IDF operates on outskirts of Gaza City ahead of occupation plans

The Israeli Air Force is also operating in the area in coordination with the troops in the field, striking military targets and terrorists, the military added.

IDF soldiers operate in Beit Hanun.
Israeli Air Force chief Tomer Bar and IDF chief Eyal Zamir seen in operational assessments during the war with Iran, June 13, 2025

Air Force chief must be reprimanded for shaking protester's hands, Almog Cohen charges

Logo of Israeli defense electronics firm Elbit Systems is seen at their offices in Haifa

Defense Ministry, Elbit Systems sign new NIS 900m munitions deal

Israel Aerospace Industry's Heron - 2 drone.

Japan shows interest in purchasing Israeli-made drone


Israelis demonstrate against widened Gaza op, Smotrich declares opposition to Netanyahu's Gaza plan

IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist in Lebanon • Blast kills six Lebanese army troops in south • Witkoff reportedly to meet Qatari PM on Gaza • Haredim protest in Neveh Tzedek Prison 10.

Einav Zangauker at a demonstration for a hostage deal in Tel Aviv on August 9, 2025.

Israel at War day 672: What is going on in Israel, Gaza?

IDF strikes truck carrying heavy machine gun in south Syria • Nat'l Sc. Adv. Hanegbi against Gaza City op., report says • Egypt, Qatar mediators draft new hostage deal

People rally in front of the United Nations headquarters during a "Stop Starving Gaza Now" protest amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in New York City, US, July 25, 2025.

IDF conducts airstrikes on south Lebanon against Hezbollah terror targets

"There are no unusual instructions for the civilian area. All planned events are approved as scheduled. We will provide updates on any changes," the Upper Galilee Council stated.

IAF strikes in southern Lebanon on August 6, 2025.

Expecting enemies from above? Israel to purchase advanced air-to-air missiles from US DoD

Additionally, Conti Federal Services won a $65 million firm-fixed-price contract (W912ER-25-C-0007) for a construction project in Israel, which is set to be completed by July 2028.

(Illustrative) A jet fires an AMRAAM (Advanced Medium Ranged Air-to-Air Missile)

A major milestone: First female drone squadron commander appointed in IAF

A female Lt.-Col. officially took her role in the Israeli Air Force as the first female commander of a UAV squadron.

Lieutenant Colonel B. assumed her role on Wednesday as the first female commander of a drone squadron on July 30, 2025.

Israel Air Force to receive KC-46A refuelers by next year, enabling long-range missions

With a range of 11,830 km and the capacity to unload some 207,000 pounds of fuel, the KC-46 can refuel over 64 different types of aircraft.

Boeing KC-46A.

Israel Air Force, security officials track F-35 sales as regional powers eye stealth jet

Meanwhile, the Defense Ministry is closely monitoring the F-47 fighter jet project, a sixth-generation aircraft.

 IDF releases footage of the approximately 20 Israel Air Force fighter jets that took part in striking Houthi sites in Yemen, July 7, 2025.

'We'll reach you personally': Katz threatens Khamenei from IAF base

Katz's comments came during a visit to Ramon Air Base, praising the fighter jet crews for their role in Operation Rising Lion. He has previously threatened Khamenei's life in recent weeks.

 (L-R) Defense Minister Israel Katz, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

'Last line of defense': 'Post' talks to helicopter pilots who shot down Iranian drone blitzes

MILITARY AFFAIRS: Two pilots talk to ‘Post’ about a ‘drone bonus’ hit that took out two UAVs simultaneously.

IN THE melee of aerial threats during the Israel-Iran War, there was one rare incident where a single Apache helicopter (pictured) managed to shoot down six drones in only a couple minutes.

Israel Police question IDF officer, soldiers over suspected sabotage of drones

The IDF clarified that the soldiers involved were not drone operators, and it is unclear how the three gained access to the squadron without proper authorization.

 Israeli drone.

Turkey's Eurofighter jet deal 'a headache' for Israel, Israeli official tells 'Post'

While they may not match the stealth and sensor fusion of Israel’s F-35s, their deployment would still significantly improve Turkey’s operational flexibility and regional deterrence.

A German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon jet during an air display at the 55th International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 18, 2025.