This is the first time an Iranian official has confirmed the purchase of Su-35 jets.
Israel invests $80M in advanced F-16 upgrades, enhancing self-protection systems amid growing threats from Iran and regional tensions.
'There was no compliance with procedures for verifying targets on the ground and negligence in entering the waypoints,' said the IDF.
The future threats and the cost of the arms race with Jerusalem’s adversaries require adopting a new and forward-looking strategy.
These interceptions are the latest of several others this week, which have been carried out against hostile threats.
Earlier in the day, the IAF struck 20 Hezbollah targets, which included ammunition depots and terror infrastructure, in a span of a few minutes in southern Lebanon.
Russia and Iran have been discussing the delivery of Su-35 fighter jets to Iran for over a year.
At approximately 10 p.m. on Saturday night, N and his fellow pilots were alerted that it was time to take to the skies.
Shortly after the IDF announced its military action in Lebanon, more rocket sirens sounded in northern Israel.
IDF soldiers continue to operate in northern and central Gaza.