Fighter jets

Israel set for first-ever F-35 external fuel tank upgrade in force buildup push

New capability would reduce reliance on aerial refueling and improve operational flexibility in long-range missions. But it remains unclear if it would affect aircraft's stealth capabilities

The F-35 "Adir" fighter jet.
Illustrative Israeli F16s.

Israeli Air Force says it dropped 135,000 bombs in recent wars, warns of Syrian military rebuild

An F-15K landing; illustrative.

Korean fighter jet pilot fined five years after damaging plane while filming during flight

An Israeli F-16 taking off at an undisclosed location, published on March 11, 2026.

IAF pilot reveals he considered recording keepsakes for his family during Operation Roaring Lion


US moving B-2 stealth bombers toward Guam, American officials confirm

One official said no forward orders had been given yet to move the bombers beyond Guam. They did not say how many B-2 bombers are being moved.

 The U.S. Air Force B-2 bomber "Spirit of Oklahoma" is refueled in-flight over Eastern Washington state, April, 27, 2002 while participating in "Northern Edge," Alaska's largest annual joint training exercise.

Top Gun over Tehran: An IAF fighter pilot shares his journey on the way to Iran

Deep in Iran - D., a cool-headed fighter pilot, gives a rare account of the strike that stunned Iran and the world. “We’re hitting the missiles heading our way before they’re launched.”

Israeli Air Force fighter jets seen attacking Iranian nuclear targets, June 15, 2025

Turkey promotes KAAN fighter jet at Paris Air Show as Israeli exhibits face restrictions

The 55th edition of the air show was also marked by controversy after organizers enclosed Israel’s defense industry booths behind black partition walls.

Turkiye's homegrown fighter jet, carries out its second successful test flight, May 06, 2024.

‘We’re making history’: A combat navigator's account of Operation Rising Lion

“We haven’t done everything yet, obviously...but we managed to establish a certain air superiority, and also a sense of security,” Lt.-Col. (res.) N. emphasized.

Israeli Air Force fighter pilots embark to attack Iranian nuclear targets, June 15, 2025

IDF drone destroys Iranian F-14 fighter jets in Tehran airbase just before taking off

In recent days, Air Force aircraft have been tracking the launch team, identifying the launchers deploying the jets and the weaponry in the area.

 A fighter jet fly during a military exercise called Fidayeen of Hareem Velayat in Isfahan, Iran, in this picture obtained on July 24, 2023.

IDF pummels Tehran with heavy fire, 50 Israeli fighter jets take part in attacks

Some 50 Israeli Air Force fighter jets operated over the skies of Tehran throughout Saturday night, targeting facilities related to Iran's nuclear program.

 An Israel Air Force jet takes off. March 18, 2025.

Israel's message to Iran: Target population centers, IDF will strike infrastructure

Some 204 people have already been wounded by Iranian attacks, along with three killed.

 Missiles launched from Iran are intercepted, as seen from the city of Ashkelon, Israel, June 13, 2025

Netanyahu: Israeli jets will fly over Tehran soon, we will strike every site

Despite claims from Iranian officials, Netanyahu said that Israel had caused "real damage" to Iran's nuclear program.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu holds a news conference in Jerusalem.

Watch: IAF jets take off to strike Iran nuclear sites, military targets

The IDF struck over 100 Iranian targets, using over 200 aircraft and over 330 munitions.

Israeli Air Force fighter jets seen ahead of Operation Rising Lion in Iran, June 13, 2025

India to receive new fighter jet with Israeli tech after Pakistan conflict

The Tejas is equipped with AESA (active electronic scanned array) technology made by Elta, a subsidiary of IAI, replacing an earlier Israeli radar. 

HAL Tejas MK1A.