Israeli Air Force
IAF Chief hints at Ron Arad op. after disappearance of Lebanese general
Maj.-Gen. Tomer Bar referenced efforts to return the long-lost shot-down IAF pilot during a pilot-cadets course graduation ceremony.
After standoff, Katz approves Zamir's IDF air force, navy chief appointments
IDF chief Eyal Zamir tries to wear down Israel Katz on next Navy chief pick
Air Force delays pilot course for two of 15 cadets jailed for potential security leak
How Israel's fighter pilots train for border infiltrations in a post-October 7 reality
A Walla reporter joined a flight in an F-16i simulator and saw the difficulty in identifying targets from the air and the need to dive almost to the ground to aim the bombs at military targets.
Israel Katz approves IDF chief's appointments, holds off General Staff approvals amid public spat
According to the defense minister, the remaining dispute might be resolved in the coming days - though originally he said there would be no resolution before the end of December.
Israeli Air Force jails 15 pilot cadets for violating isolation rules in potential security breach
The pilot cadets hosted visitors and drank alcohol at the hotel in violation of the IAF's rules, creating a risk of leaking classified information.
Israeli forces strike Hezbollah targets across southern Lebanon
The notice pertained to the villages of Jibaa and Mahrouna. It stated that residents were required to evacuate to a distance of at least 300 meters from the designated target areas.
'Invade Iran or accept talks,' ex-Israeli Air Force chief warns
Former IAF commander Eitan Ben Eliyahu said Operation Rising Lion delayed Iran’s nuclear program but did not destroy it, warning Tehran is learning for the next round.
Israeli Air Force made critical errors during October 7 massacre, investigator says - N12
New testimony reveals major IAF failures during the October 7 massacre, including delays in response, missed warnings, and pilot frustration over centralized control.
Israeli Air Force hero Maj.-Gen. (ret.) Dan Tolkowsky passes away at 104
Maj.-Gen. (ret.) Dan Tolkowsky will be laid to rest, with a full military ceremony, on Monday at 2:30 PM at the Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery in Tel Aviv.
Israeli forces kill two wanted Palestinian terrorists after apparent surrender in West Bank
The IDF and Israeli Police announced that the incident, which occured during ongoing counterterrorism operations in the West Bank, is under investigation.
IDF drills northern border readiness for surprise scenarios after Hezbollah chief's death
The IDF heightens alert levels after wrapping up the 'Magen Oz' General Staff drill, designed to test defensive and offensive capabilities across all commands following a key Hezbollah assassination.
IDF unveils Hezbollah’s reconstruction map, targets key terror hubs in Lebanon
The IDF reveals its Intelligence Directorate's findings on Hezbollah’s terror infrastructure across southern Lebanon, with targeted counterterror strikes on key areas including Nabatiya and Tyre.
Herzl Budinger, architect of Israel’s air power in Lebanon, passes away at 82
IAF Commander Herzl Budinger (1992-96) passed away. A Yom Kippur War ace and "pilot's commander," he spearheaded long-range upgrades and admitted the first female pilot.
