Fighter jets

Three new F-35 jets arrive in Israel, air force fleet grows to 48 aircraft

These three aircraft are part of a long-standing deal spread over a period of years to raise Israel's fleet from 25 to 50 F-35s.

The IDF receives additional F-35 fighter jets at the Nevatim Air Force Base. January 18, 2026.
A Pakistani Air Force JF-17 Thunder fighter jet, painted with the national flag, flies past during the Pakistan National Day parade in Islamabad, March 23, 2007; illustrative.

Pakistan, Saudi in talks on JF-17 jets-for-loans deal, sources say

An F-15 jet releases a flare as it flies over Gaza, July 20, 2025

Pentagon announces $8.6 billion Boeing contract for Israel's F-15IA Program

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stands in front of Polish Air Force F-16 fighter jets as he holds a press conference regarding the threat posed by Russian drones in Polish airspace at the 32nd Tactical Air Base in Lask, about 30 km south-west of Lodz, Poland, September 11, 2025

Russia strikes Ukraine, causing power, heat failures, forces temporary closure of Polish airports


New UK stealth fighter's size improves ability to strike Russia if war breaks out - report

The Tempest will be approximately 19 meters in length. By comparison, the Eurofighter Typhoon, which the Tempest will replace, is 15.96 meters long, and the US's F-35B is 15.6 meters long.

 Conceptual art of the Tempest fighter jet.

Giora Epstein, IAF's top ace and most decorated pilot, passes away at 87

Epstein was also the man who activated the sirens across Israel on Yom Kippur, 1973, when the IAF detected takeoffs from Syrian and Egyptian air force bases.

 Giora Epstein receives rank of Brig.-Gen. by then-IDF chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot in 2018.

Despite denials, Australia sending F-35 parts to Israel - report

The Australian government has been repeating that it will not send spare parts for F-35 fighter jets, but a new report claims they have been secretly sending them.

An IAF F-35 plane at the bi-annual Blue Flag drill a massive exercise with pilots from the United States, Greece, Germany and Italy

German defense ministry denies reports alleging it has plans to buy add'l 15 F-35 fighter jets

Germany plans to buy an additional 15 US-made F35s to add to their fleet amid tensions between them and France regarding the joint Franco-German fighter jet FCAS partnership.

 French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz, at a hotel prior to an E3 meeting on the sidelines of the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, June 24, 2025

IDF cyber chief, retired Iran strategy head piloted fighter jets striking Iran

Maj.-Gen. Aviad Dagan and Maj.-Gen. (res) Tal Kelman participated in an unspecified number of airstrike runs during Operation Rising Lion.

 IDF Maj.-Gen. Aviad Dagan entering a fighter jet; illustrative.

UK export of F-35 parts to Israel was lawful, London court rules

West Bank-based group Al-Haq had taken legal action against Britain's Department for Business and Trade over its decision to exempt F-35 parts when it suspended some arms export licenses last year.

 An F-35 plane stands on the tarmac at Nevatim Air Force Base.

Ukraine F-16 pilot killed in large-scale Russian attack, Zelensky calls for US help

An Ukrainian F-16 fighter pilot died in a crash while repelling a Russian air attack that involved hundreds of drones, cruise and ballistic missiles.

 Ukrainian F-16 fighting aircrafts are seen in the air during marking the Day of the Ukrainian Air Forces, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in an undisclosed location, Ukraine August 4, 2024

Pentagon says US strikes set Iran nuclear back months, White House denies assessment

UK purchasing fighter jets capable of carrying tactical nuclear weapons • IRGC deny reports of Tabriz drone attack • EU calls Israel, Iran to negotiate

 EMS services inspect the damage from an Iranian missile impact on a building in central Israel, June 13, 2025.

WATCH: Israel strikes Iran's infamous Evin Prison, Basij Headquarters, officials confirm to 'Post'

Evin Prison holds many Iranian political prisoners and is where many of the anti-regime protesters are sent following arrest.

Screenshot from a video shows a reported Israeli strike on the entrance of Iran's infamous Evin Prison in Tehran, June 23, 2025

Israel kills hundreds of IRGC members in strikes on Tehran's Basij, Alborz forces

The IDF targeted the headquarters of the Basij paramilitary forces, as well as internal security forces Alborz, in a wave of strikes across Iran's capital.

 Israel strikes in Tehran, Monday June 23, 2025.