Israeli Air Force Targets Islamic Jihad Operative in Strike
Rounding off the week with a new rocket attack, on late Saturday night, red alert sirens sounded in southern Israel warning residents to take shelter. The rockets, which were shot from the Gaza Strip, landed in open areas. Earlier in the week, on Thursday, a barrage of rockets was successfully intercepted by the Iron Dome […]
Iron Dome Intercepts Rockets, Terrorists Open Fire on Israelis, and Hamas Kidnapping Plot Thwarted
In the early morning hours, five rockets from the Gaza Strip were intercepted by the Iron Dome missile defense system. The rockets were heading in the direction of the city of Ashkelon. Three other rockets which were fired landed in open areas. No injuries or damage were reported. Shortly after 2 a.m., warning sirens went […]
IAF Power in the Skies: Pentagon Selling V-22 Osprey Aircraft to Israel
The AFP reported that the Pentagon formally notified Congress on Tuesday that it plans on selling six tilt-rotor Osprey aircraft to Israel. Israel is the first country allowed to purchase the aircraft as part of a long term deal worth $1.13 billion. The deal, which was first announced last year, became finalized on Tuesday. U.S. […]
17 IDF Photos That Will Blow You Away
A Rare Look Into the World’s Only Jewish Army Over the last several years, the explosion of social media has revolutionized the way people all over the world interact with one another. One of the beautiful aspects of social media is that it allows basically anyone with access to internet to gain an inside look […]
Rockets Launched from Gaza, IDF Strikes Back
Early Thursday morning, an IDF patrol was attacked by three mortars launched from the Gaza Strip in the southern Eshkol region. The three shells exploded near the fence between Israel and Gaza. No casualties or damage were reported by the IDF. In retaliation for the attacks, the IAF targeted and struck a Gazan terror cell. […]
IAF Launches Largest International Military Exercise in Israel’s History
On Sunday, November 24, for the first time in Israel’s history, the Israel Air Force launched the “Blue Flag” training exercise – an international air force exercise with participation by the US, Italian and Greek air forces.
Israeli Air Force Song: “On Silver Wings”
The Israel Army Band under the direction of Colonel Yitzhak Graziani sings “On Silver Wings”, the classic song of the Israeli Air Force.
The Israeli Air Force Returns to Practice in the Italian Skies
An IAF delegation went to Sardinia for a joint practice session with the Italian Air Force. IAF F-16 C and D models were in presence, along with a Gulfstream 5 G-550 radar plane.
1970’s IAF Helicopter Takes Off Again
Following the Sikorsky helicopter crash in 2011, the IAF spends tens of thousands of hours turning old Sikorsky 985s into brand new Sikorsky 2025s.
The Polish Air Force’s First Exercise with IAF
Air forces from around the world come to Israel to practice with the IAF. The Polish Air Force arrived for a joint session in the “Ovda” airbase, simulating aerial battles with Israeli F-15, F-16 and enemy simulation squadrons.
