F-15

How tech enabled the overnight rescue of a downed US airman in Iran- analysis

The rescue force operated under the protection of a substantial US air presence as it faced fire from nearby Iranian troops. So what technology was used?

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle flies over Iraq on May 5, 2018.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026.

Netanyahu congratulates Trump for rescue of F-15 pilot who was shot down in Iran

A USAF McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle lands at RAF Lakenheath on July 22, 2025 in Lakenheath, United Kingdom.

US successfully rescues second airman deep behind enemy lines in Iran, Trump confirms

US Air Force crew work on a Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Hercules before take-off from RAF Fairford on March 18, 2026 in Fairford, England.

Behind enemy lines: How US Air Force's well-oiled rescue machine operates


Netanyahu: US arms critical to defeating Hamas, deterring Hezbollah 

The Israeli prime minister highlighted Israel's supply of arms as being crucial to its success in defeating Hamas and preventing war with Hezbollah.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Ministers and MK's at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on May 27, 2024.

Israel-Hamas War Day 256: What is happening in Gaza, Israel's North?

US moves closer to F-15 sale to Israel • US military shoots down Houthi aerial weapons • IDF eliminates half of Hamas terrorists in Rafah

 IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip on June 18, 2024

Finance Minister Smotrich accused of compromising Israel's security for populist reasons

The acquisition of the squadrons is critical to maintaining the superiority of the IDF in the region and against the arms race of both Iran and Hezbollah in the north.

 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Israeli reserve pilots drop judicial reform protest, talk with IDF chief

Defense Minister Gallant and IDF chief Halevi met with IDF reserve officers and clarified that insubordination wouldn't be tolerated.

AN ISRAELI F-15 fighter jet prepares to take off from a base in the South. F-15s are regularly used in ‘roof knocking’ operations.

Ukraine presses US Congress members for F-16 jetfighters -lawmakers

"They told us that they want (F-16s) to suppress enemy air defenses so they could get their drones," US Senator Mark Kelly told Reuters.

 A US Air Force F-16 jet fighter takes off from an airbase during CRUZEX multinational air exercise in Natal

Israel makes formal request for US to send 25 F-15 EX fighters

Israel made its original request for the fighter jets in 2020, but the sale was held up because of political turmoil.

 AN ISRAELI F-15 takes part in an international aerial training exercise in October at the Uvda Air Force Base.

900 employees at risk of layoff from Pratt and Whitney Israeli subsidiary

The factory in Nahariya will be closed in 2025 and the company said that it was being done due to financial considerations, following ongoing losses of the factory.

 Students enter the 2012 Big Apple Job and Internship Fair at the Javits Center in New York, April 27, 2012. The job fair was organized specifically for students from the various City University of New York (CUNY) schools.

Zelensky: Western warplanes will help Ukraine achieve air superiority

NATO aircraft are capable of "Significantly shifting the power balance," said Ukrainian government charity United24.

 An F-16 fighter jet.

Israel needs mix of F-35, F-15 fighter jets for air superiority - opinion

IAF head Maj.-Gen. Tomer Bar will need to fight for a plan that will ensure Israel’s qualitative edge and aerial superiority for decades to come.

 BOEING’S NEW F-15EX takes off in a recent training flight. Will Israel soon buy some?

F-15 performs emergency landing during drill, IAF staff lightly injured

This was the first time such a malfunction occurred in an F-15 and it is still unclear what caused it. 

AN ISRAELI F-15 fighter jet prepares to take off from a base in the South. F-15s are regularly used in ‘roof knocking’ operations.