Israeli Air Force
Turkey deploys advanced radar at Damascus airport, raising Israeli concerns
Turkey deployed an advanced radar system at Damascus International Airport, a move Western sources warn could restrict Israel’s freedom of action in Syrian airspace and heighten regional tensions.
Three new F-35 jets arrive in Israel, air force fleet grows to 48 aircraft
IDF Chief of Staff assesses Iron Dome's readiness in light of Iran threat
IDF kills four terrorists equipped with weapons, surveillance gear near Gaza's Yellow Line
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.
WATCH: IDF kills three Hezbollah terrorists, strikes rocket launch site in southern Lebanon
The IDF also hit Hezbollah terror infrastructure in Bekaa and Nabatiya, including a strategic weapons production facility and storage site.
Iran arrests Iranian-American Jew for visiting Israel - NYT
Hekmati, a 70-year-old resident of Long Island, New York, has been held in Evin Prison since July.
WATCH: Israeli strikes kill two Hezbollah terrorists, including Radwan Force operative, in Lebanon
The IDF named the Radwan Force terrorist, who was reportedly killed in an air force strike, as Muhammad Ali Hadid.
IDF kills Hamas terrorists who approached troops beyond Yellow Line
The IDF noted that the individual posed an "immediate threat" to the troops.
How Iran is rebuilding its nuclear program, learning from past Israeli strikes - analysis
The Mossad’s efforts to keep surveillance of Tehran’s nuclear facilities and, if necessary, act against them, may become more crucial than ever.
Israeli jets strike Hezbollah training camp, missile manufacturing facility in Lebanon
The IDF reported identifying terrorist operatives at the training camp. The release stated that Hezbollah terrorists were trained to shoot and use a variety of weapons at the camp.
Qatar’s air force modernization and its ramifications for Israel - opinion
If the current trend of deepening US-Qatari relations continues, driven by economic interests, among others, Israel's qualitative military edge may be erased.
Under US pressure, Netanyahu says Gaza crossings will reopen for aid when Hamas bombing ceases
The entry of humanitarian aid trucks will resume when the "bombings conclude," Netanyahu's office stated after initially saying it would cease until further notice.
IAF chief Tomer Bar not seeking to extend tenure in role, slated to step down in April - N12
Maj.-Gen. Tomer Bar requested to retire after four years as Israel Air Force chief, despite IDF efforts to keep him on amid ongoing operations against Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran, N12 reported.
