Israeli Air Force
US approves $3.8 billion sale of advanced Apache helicopters to Israel
The package Israel requested included 30 AH-64E helicopters and 70 engines, along with advanced night-vision and targeting systems, radar, and support equipment.
Hezbollah's leader warns terror group won't 'stand idly by' in face of attack on Iran
Hezbollah faces major US-led confrontation, terror leader Naim Qassam claims to wounded terrorists
IDF kills terrorists crossing Gaza's yellow line, planting explosives, despite BoP, NCAG launch
IAF chief hints at Ron Arad op. after disappearance of Lebanese general
Maj.-Gen. Tomer Bar referenced efforts to return the long-lost shot-down IAF pilot during a pilot-cadets course graduation ceremony.
After standoff, Katz approves Zamir's IDF air force, navy chief appointments
After months of delays, IDF Chief Eyal Zamir secures Defense Minister Katz’s approval for new air force and navy chiefs amid ongoing political tensions over military appointments.
IDF chief Eyal Zamir tries to wear down Israel Katz on next Navy chief pick
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir urged the defense minister to swiftly approve his nominee for navy chief, escalating a months long dispute over senior appointments.
Air Force delays pilot course for two of 15 cadets jailed for potential security leak
The cadets failed to complete a special training program that was supposed to culminate with a weekend at a hotel, under strict conditions requiring them to remain isolated.
How Israel's fighter pilots train for border infiltrations in a post-October 7 reality
A Walla reporter joined a flight in an F-16i simulator and saw the difficulty in identifying targets from the air and the need to dive almost to the ground to aim the bombs at military targets.
Israel Katz approves IDF chief's appointments, holds off General Staff approvals amid public spat
According to the defense minister, the remaining dispute might be resolved in the coming days - though originally he said there would be no resolution before the end of December.
Israeli Air Force jails 15 pilot cadets for violating isolation rules in potential security breach
The pilot cadets hosted visitors and drank alcohol at the hotel in violation of the IAF's rules, creating a risk of leaking classified information.
Israeli forces strike Hezbollah targets across southern Lebanon
The notice pertained to the villages of Jibaa and Mahrouna. It stated that residents were required to evacuate to a distance of at least 300 meters from the designated target areas.
'Invade Iran or accept talks,' ex-Israeli Air Force chief warns
Former IAF commander Eitan Ben Eliyahu said Operation Rising Lion delayed Iran’s nuclear program but did not destroy it, warning Tehran is learning for the next round.
Israeli Air Force made critical errors during October 7 massacre, investigator says - N12
New testimony reveals major IAF failures during the October 7 massacre, including delays in response, missed warnings, and pilot frustration over centralized control.
