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


Ex-Air Force chief: Israeli air defense must adopt new strategies, invest in laser defense

The future threats and the cost of the arms race with Jerusalem’s adversaries require adopting a new and forward-looking strategy.

  Israel Air Force, April 14, 2024.

Israel Air Force successfully shoots down two UAVs coming from the East

These interceptions are the latest of several others this week, which have been carried out against hostile threats.

Hermes 900 UAV

Gallant: ‘It could be a hot summer’ in threat to Hezbollah

Earlier in the day, the IAF struck 20 Hezbollah targets, which included ammunition depots and terror infrastructure, in a span of a few minutes in southern Lebanon.

 Defense Minister Yoav Gallant attends a state ceremony for fallen Israeli soldiers whose burial place is unknown at Mount Herzl Military cemetery in Jerusalem on March 17, 2024

Iranian media says Russia could supply fighter jets soon, then denies it

Russia and Iran have been discussing the delivery of Su-35 fighter jets to Iran for over a year.

 Russian Sukhoi Su-35 jet fighters fire missiles during the Aviadarts competition, as part of the International Army Games 2021, at the Dubrovichi range outside Ryazan, Russia August 27, 2021.

IAF pilot to 'Post': Defense op was most meaningful flight of my career

At approximately 10 p.m. on Saturday night, N and his fellow pilots were alerted that it was time to take to the skies.

 N AND his copilot prepare their aircraft for takeoff. N was an active member of Israel’s defense systems that were activated Saturday night when Iran targeted Israel with hundreds of drones and missiles.

'Our sad reality for half a year': Northern residents take cover as IDF, Hezbollah exchange fire

Shortly after the IDF announced its military action in Lebanon, more rocket sirens sounded in northern Israel.

 IDF Merkava Tanks were seen taking part in a Military Exercise in northern Golan Heights on April 1, 2024.

IDF foils Gaza terror bombing as Israel presses forward in Khan Yunis

IDF soldiers continue to operate in northern and central Gaza.

 IDF soldiers in central Gaza, March 12, 2024.

Smoked Salami: IDF kills Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon strike

Salami belonged to Hezbollah's Nasser unit and commanded a number of terrorist attacks against IDF troops, along with civilian and military targets in Israel's north.

 IDF strike on Hezbollah commander Hassan Hossein Salami. February 26, 2024.

Dutch court orders halt to export of F-35 jet parts to Israel

The Netherlands houses one of several regional warehouses of US-owned F-35 parts, from which the parts are distributed to countries that request them.

 F-35 fighter jet.

'A real battle in the north': Rockets rain over Lebanon border

The IDF responded to wave of rockets by striking at the sources of fire.

 An Israeli anti missile system intercept rockets fired from Lebanon as it seen from the Israeli side of the border, on November 7, 2023.