Israeli Air Force

Second Gidon refueling aircraft arrives in Israel to boost IAF’s long-range reach

The new aircraft’s reach isn’t limited to combat missions, with an IAF source saying that it can also be used to deliver aid across the world.

A Boeing KC-46 tanker belonging to the Israeli Air Force is seen fueling a fighter jet in the air.
A Turkish flag waves atop the Turkish embassy as an Israeli flag is seen nearby, in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 26, 2016

Israel’s Syria strategy risks turning Turkey into new Iran - opinion

Netanyahu and Erdogan

Israel struck Syria to avoid a direct clash with Turkey, experts say

US Special Envoy for Syria and Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack speaks during a session at Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey, April 17, 2026.

Israel's Syria strike risked scrambling Turkish jets, military escalation, US envoy tells 'Post'


Ramat David Airbase hit by missile fragment during Sunday's Iran escalation, IDF confirms to 'Post'

The IDF confirmed to The Jerusalem Post that a missile fragment struck Ramat David Airbase during the recent Iran escalation, causing minor damage but no injuries or disruption to flight operations.

 Ramat David Airbase.

Northern Israel's Ramat David Air Base struck during Iran conflict, satellite images appear to show

The IDF did not respond to The Jerusalem Post's inquiry for clarification about the issue, nor did it respond to Yediot Aharonot, which first reported Soar Atlas's X post.

F-16 Barak from the "Valley" squadron, armed with JDAM bombs on a five minutes alert, at Ramat David Airbase. February 02 2010.

IDF takes control of Beaufort Ridge, but Hezbollah aerial strikes continue uninterrupted

The military took control of the Wadi al-Saluki area beyond the Litani River, but Hezbollah drones and over 50 rockets have kept raining down on the North.

IDF soldiers operating in Lebanon's Beaufort Ridge, shared by the military on May 31, 2026.

Quick killing of two Hamas heads shows IDF transforms enemy leaders into target practice - analysis

Israel has killed two top Hamas military chiefs in 11 days, demonstrating near-total surveillance, air supremacy, and intelligence capabilities across Gaza and the Middle East.

A Hamas fighter carries a rifle in the Gaza Strip, last year. Hamas is reportedly prepared to hand over not only weapons tied to internal security, but the broader machinery of governance to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, the writer says.

Israel Air Force introduces all-women Arad special commando unit

The “Arad” unit is the air force’s new intervention force, created due to lessons learned from the October 7 massacre and Operation Iron Swords.

Female IDF combat soldiers.

WATCH: IDF conducts 'Sulfur and Fire' readiness exercise along eastern border, Dead Sea area

The exercise, dubbed “Sulfur and Fire,” included simulated scenarios of infiltrations into communities, drone threats, and complex incidents in the Dead Sea area.

IDF forces during the “Sulfur and Fire” readiness exercise along Israel’s eastern border and the Dead Sea area on May 15, 2026.

Veteran Israel Air Force commanders abused young commanders, military police reveal

Investigators found that the older commanders were inflicting "initiation ceremonies" on younger commanders, in which they were beaten and degraded.

THE ISRAEL AIR FORCE opened a new Special Forces Wing (Wing 7) in mid-July to increase the operational effectiveness of the IAF

Hezbollah tries to shoot down Air Force fighter jet with surface-to-air missile

Until now, the air force has had complete air supremacy, and even beyond that, with essentially no threats to the safety of fighter jets.

Israel Air Force fighter jet seen in central Israel amid the ongoing war, April 7, 2026.

Polymarket scandal: Indicted Air Force officer claims 'entire IAF is involved in gambling'

The prosecution also accused the officer of demonstrating a willingness to "sell information for financial benefits" at the cost of putting Israel Air Force pilots and operations at risk.

The logo of prediction market trading platform Polymarket is seen on a digital screen (illustrative)

Israel reportedly operates covert base in Iraq during Iran campaign

A secret Israeli outpost in Iraq allegedly supported airstrikes on Iran and stayed hidden until an Iraqi patrol came dangerously close.

Smoke rises following an airstrike on a Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) headquarters at Kirkuk International Airport, in Kirkuk, Iraq, March 28, 2026.