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Israel receives powerful new tanker, bringing Iran deeper in range

First of six KC-46 refueling aircraft lands at Nevatim from the US, with more due this year; the plane can refuel, carry cargo and evacuate wounded while replacing Israel’s aging Re’em fleet

Elisha Ben Kimon | 05.27.26

IDF chief says Iran’s nuclear program set back years as Tehran weighs US deal

Iranian state TV reports draft deal with US, including sanctions relief and Hormuz terms, as IAF receives first Boeing KC-46 refueling plane, extending Israel’s long-range strike capabilities

Elisha Ben Kimon, Lior Ben Ari | 05.27.26

"למדנו שכל אדם שרוצה לעשות משהו - יכול להשיג אותו, רק צריך לדעת לעבוד קשה". חניכות פרויקט AIR בפעולה

Israeli Air Force-backed program sets girls on path to cockpit

High school girls in Ofakim train on simulators and build aircraft in an IAF-Ramon Foundation program aimed at boosting skills and confidence before pilot selection

Gal Ganot | 05.22.26

Saddam-era runway, suspicious helicopter: new details emerge on covert 'Israeli base' in Iraq

Reports say the outpost, built on a Saddam-era runway in Iraq’s desert, supported Israeli operations against Iran and housed rescue and special forces teams operating with US coordination

Ron Crissy, Lior Ben Ari | 05.10.26

'Fire the imagination': Did Israel’s air force chief hint at secret Iraq base?

At the start of the Iran war, Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar spoke about extraordinary missions by special units and on the same day an unusual incident was reported in Iraq in the Najaf-Karbala area; the Wall Street Journal article shows this might not be a coincidence

Ron Crissy | 05.10.26

Four suspects, including IDF soldiers, charged with spying for Iran

Prosecutors say soldiers and civilian sent Iranian agents photos and locations of sensitive sites, including Air Force school, transit hubs and public buildings

Israel Moshkovitz | 05.08.26

Outgoing air force chief says Israel will keep freedom to strike amid Iran tensions

Tomer Bar says Israel fought Iran alongside the US but will preserve independent action, while acknowledging the IAF’s failures on Oct. 7 as he hands command to Omer Tishler

Gal Ganot | 05.05.26

מטוס התדלוק ״גדעון״ השלים את טיסת המבחן הראשונה שלו בשמי ארה״ב

Israel’s new long-range refueler completes first US test flight

The Boeing KC-46, to be named Gideon, will replace aging Re’em tankers and boost the IDF’s long-range air capabilities

Elisha Ben Kimon | 05.04.26

With sights on Iran, Israel greenlights multi-billion dollar F-15, F-35 deal

Ministers give go-ahead to major defense deal, including a fourth F-35 squadron from Lockheed Martin and a second F-15IA squadron from Boeing, as part of 350 billion-shekel military buildup plan

Elisha Ben Kimon, Itamar Eichner | 05.03.26

Israel Air Force chief exits with warning: no nuclear deal with Iran would be ‘a major failure’

Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar is ending 39 years in uniform after leading the Israel Air Force through October 7, internal reservist turmoil, historic strikes in Iran and a multi-front war; a senior IDF official says the prewar concept collapsed and warns Israel’s current freedom of action will not last

Elisha Ben Kimon | 05.01.26

Israeli Air Force to launch new Heron drone squadron as operations surge after Oct. 7

First aircraft due next month; unit to operate from Hatzor as drone flight hours increase fivefold, with about 20 systems planned and expanded long-range surveillance and strike capabilities, including missions toward Iran

Yuval Azulay, Calcalist | 04.21.26

IDF chief puts military on alert: Immediate readiness for possible return to war with Iran

Following the collapse of US-Iran talks in Pakistan, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir orders heightened readiness, with intelligence expanding target banks and the air force preparing strike packages, though no decision on military action has been made

Yossi Yehoshua | 04.12.26

Israel strikes Iranian air force, hits dozens of jets and helicopters in major Tehran attack

Israel targets IRGC sites and missile infrastructure; Iran responds with intensified barrages aimed at deterring further strikes and signaling Trump

Ron Crissy, Lior Ben Ari | 04.06.26

Top Gun smile, real war: IAF commander on long-range F-35 strike missions over Iran

After long-range F-35 missions over Iran, Nevatim Airbase commander details operational risks, air force strategy and lessons from October 7, as Israel works to degrade Iranian military capabilities while managing fatigue

Nahum Barnea | 04.06.26

How IDF helicopter crews reach wounded soldiers in the heart of battle

As troops fight Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, Israeli Air Force crews and Unit 669 carry out high-risk rescue missions, landing under fire to evacuate wounded soldiers as quickly as possible; 'We as pilots can literally see the enemy with our own eyes'

Elisha Ben Kimon | 04.06.26