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טייסת 190 שעברה היום לבסיס רמת דוד של חיל האוויר

Israel moves Apache squadron north in post-Oct. 7 readiness overhaul | Watch

The 190th Squadron relocates from Ramon to Ramat David as the Air Force splits its attack helicopter force between Israel’s north and south, preparing for border incursions and scenarios involving hundreds of incoming drones

Gal Ganot | 08.19.26

Naval commando with wings: Meet the IDF’s new Seahawk helicopter

Naval helicopters hunt submarines and commandos, detect threats and targets for their ships and save lives, evolving from the Nazi era to Israel’s newly arrived Seahawk

Nitsan Saddan/Calcalist | 08.08.26

‘Era of short wars is over’: Israeli Air Force reshapes war doctrine for a long Iran campaign

Outgoing equipment chief Brig. Gen. S. says October 7 forced a fundamental overhaul of readiness, with the Air Force expanding endurance, adapting aircraft during combat and seeking greater independence in weapons and spare parts

Elisha Ben Kimon | 07.29.26

IDF: US tanker aircraft to be stationed at Israeli Air Force bases

Washington is reinforcing its aerial deployment in Israel amid escalating attacks on Iran, but additional refueling aircraft will be based at military facilities rather than Ben Gurion Airport to avoid disrupting civilian aviation

Lior Ben Ari | 07.18.26

Hamas spokesman survives Israeli strike in Gaza, reports say

Palestinian media say Hazem Qassem escaped an airstrike on a vehicle as Israel says it killed Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists

Einav Halabi | 07.09.26

'Israel must remain stronger than our enemies': Netanyahu hints at concern over Turkey F-35 deal

Speaking at an air force graduation, PM says Israel must preserve air superiority as Washington weighs selling stealth jets to Ankara; Katz warns Iran: 'Israel's long arm will reach you'

Elisha Ben Kimon | 07.09.26

IAF wings awarded to 40 cadets as women nearly match men’s success rate

Among the 40 graduates receiving their wings at Hatzerim are four Modi’in classmates assigned as combat and transport navigators, and two women whose 16.6% success rate nearly matches the men’s 17.6%

Gal Ganot | 07.09.26

Kobi Richter has spent a lifetime reinventing industries - now he wants to reinvent Israel

From becoming one of Israel's most decorated Israeli Air Force pilots to building global companies like Orbotech and Medinol, Kobi Richter has always looked for problems others overlooked; today, he believes Israel's greatest innovation won't come from AI or medicine, but from bringing together the people who have yet to join its innovation economy

Karen Shemesh | 07.02.26

'The hostages will be here by morning': The pilots who flew Israel’s daring Entebbe rescue

Five decades on, the Hercules planes that flew Sayeret Matkal troops to Entebbe are still active; from inside Hercules 435, past and present squadron commanders recall Rabin’s approval, Yoni Netanyahu and the famed Mercedes

Yoav Keren | 06.27.26

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Omer Tishler, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir

Netanyahu rebukes IDF chief over disclosure of canceled Iran strike

PM says air force commander’s letter detailing a major strike wave halted an hour before takeoff was a 'national mistake' that caused embarrassment with Trump, as US-Iran deal moves toward formal signing

Itamar Eichner | 06.16.26

IAF chief: Israel halted major Iran strike an hour before takeoff

Maj. Gen. Omer Tishler says Israel’s air force was ready to attack hundreds of targets in Iran after Tehran fired dozens of missiles at Israel, but the mission was stopped at the last minute as a US-Iran understanding took shape

Elisha Ben Kimon | 06.16.26

תמונות של מטוסי חיל האוויר במהלך מבצע שאגת הארי

The electronic warfare personnel who 'opened' the skies of Iran

In operations Rising Lion and Roaring Lion and this week, the Air Force flew freely in the skies over Iran thanks to the achievements of the Air Defense Command, which will be awarded the Israel Defense Prize; Lt. Col. M. spoke about the new system that 'only superpowers have'

Elisha Ben Kimon | 06.10.26

Iran threatens regional energy targets as explosions rock Tehran

'Israel has opened a dangerous game': Revolutionary Guards claim attack on industrial sites in Haifa and warn oil and gas facilities linked to Israel, US and allies could be targeted next; IDF approves expanded Iran strike plans, braces for days of fighting

Elisha Ben Kimon, Lior Ben Ari | 06.08.26

After Beirut strike, Iran warns Israel to 'watch the skies' for 'decisive, painful response'

First Beirut strike since Lebanon ceasefire understandings; Israel said it notified Washington before targeting empty Hezbollah buildings in Dahieh, as Trump later said he was not demanding Lebanon join a short-term deal with Tehran

ynet correspondents | 06.07.26

'This isn’t science fiction': Israeli Air Force says laser-armed helicopters could arrive within two years

Why is Israel still struggling to counter the drone threat, how could airborne lasers soon transform the battlefield, and can the Israeli Air Force destroy Iran’s nuclear program? Col. M. offers a rare inside look at the war and the future of airpower

Tal Shahaf | 06.06.26

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