Fighter jets
Second US fighter jet downed in Persian Gulf, pilot rescued after ejection
US media reported that the sole pilot on board was safely rescued, with Tehran claiming the shootdown of the A-10 as the second successful strike on a US aircraft within 24 hours.
US fighter jet shot down over Iran, one pilot rescued, source confirms to 'Post'
IRGC claims to have attacked Dubai Oracle data center, US fighter jets at Jordan's Al Azraq base
Taiwan says US has 'high' urgency in speeding up weapons deliveries
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.
Turkey's Erdogan seeks to purchase 40 fighter jets from Qatar - report
The deal, facilitated by the UK, is estimated to be worth several billion dollars.
Turkey pressing for Western fighter jets to claw back regional edge - analysis
Erdogan is expected to discuss a proposal to purchase second-hand jets from Qatar in an attempt to refresh their aging fleet.
IAF eyes major overhaul of F-16s, used to strike Iran, to meet future combat needs
The decades-old F-16 "Barak" aircraft managed to strike in Iran without refueling, and added significant capacity to the Israel Air Force’s strike capability.
Germany, France, Spain to discuss fighter jet program in October, says Berlin
"National interests will need to be put aside by one or the other or all of us. It is clear we are damned to succeed; we need this project," Germany's defense minister said.
Trump administration considers buying stakes in defense giants after Intel deal
Following the acquisition of a 10% stake in Intel, US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick hinted at an even bolder move: direct state ownership in companies like Lockheed, RTX, Boeing, and others.
Electronic warfare is redefining modern combat across air, land, and sea
Once viewed as a supporting tool for pilots to defend against missiles and radar locks, EW now shapes entire campaigns, determining the success or failure of complex operations.
Spain shelves plans to buy F-35 fighter jets, El Pais reports
The government had earmarked 6.25 billion euros ($7.24 billion) in its 2023 budget to buy new fighter jets, El Pais said.
F-35 fighter jet crashes in California, pilot ejects safely
No further details on the crash were provided. The cause of the crash is under investigation, the statement from NAS Lemoore said.
A major milestone: First female drone squadron commander appointed in IAF
A female Lt.-Col. officially took her role in the Israeli Air Force as the first female commander of a UAV squadron.
