Israeli Air Force
Israel was prepared to down flydubai flight with 166 Israelis onboard during attempted hijacking
Had flight 1073 continued toward Israel and reached a predetermined distance, Israeli fighter jets would have entered Jordanian airspace to investigate the aircraft, two sources told CBS News.
‘No way this is a malfunction’: Israeli officer reveals tense moments after flydubai hijack signal
Flydubai saga captures Israel’s role in a new Middle East - and its old limits
Flydubai attempted hijacking showcased Israeli aviation security system procedures - explainer
Quick killing of two Hamas heads shows IDF transforms enemy leaders into target practice - analysis
Israel has killed two top Hamas military chiefs in 11 days, demonstrating near-total surveillance, air supremacy, and intelligence capabilities across Gaza and the Middle East.
Israel Air Force introduces all-women Arad special commando unit
The “Arad” unit is the air force’s new intervention force, created due to lessons learned from the October 7 massacre and Operation Iron Swords.
WATCH: IDF conducts 'Sulfur and Fire' readiness exercise along eastern border, Dead Sea area
The exercise, dubbed “Sulfur and Fire,” included simulated scenarios of infiltrations into communities, drone threats, and complex incidents in the Dead Sea area.
Veteran Israel Air Force commanders abused young commanders, military police reveal
Investigators found that the older commanders were inflicting "initiation ceremonies" on younger commanders, in which they were beaten and degraded.
Hezbollah tries to shoot down Air Force fighter jet with surface-to-air missile
Until now, the air force has had complete air supremacy, and even beyond that, with essentially no threats to the safety of fighter jets.
Polymarket scandal: Indicted Air Force officer claims 'entire IAF is involved in gambling'
The prosecution also accused the officer of demonstrating a willingness to "sell information for financial benefits" at the cost of putting Israel Air Force pilots and operations at risk.
Israel reportedly operates covert base in Iraq during Iran campaign
A secret Israeli outpost in Iraq allegedly supported airstrikes on Iran and stayed hidden until an Iraqi patrol came dangerously close.
'Historic, unprecedented': IDF, US ran covert rescue operations from Iraq during Iran war
IDF special forces rescue units had been clandestinely placed in Iraq in order to have the capability to jump into action to rescue any IDF pilots who might crash-land if they were shot down.
Who flew Israel’s first F-35 mission? Meet the man taking the stage in New York
Eshel will take the stage at The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference on June 1, joining other distinguished members of the Israeli and American defense community.
Air force expansion propels Israel to a major military power - analysis
Although Israel doesn’t have aircraft carriers or the ability to project its air power globally, additional F-35 purchases makes Israel a global leader in the use of the aircraft.
