Fighter jets

Israeli, Turkish fighter jets avoid confrontation over Syria by radio contact - report

Turkish F-16s sent warning signals to the Israeli jets using their electronic warfare systems, and a brief radio contact was made between the aircraft.

 An Israeli F-16I fighter jet takes off from Ramon Airbase for the strikes on military targets in Yemen. January 10, 2024.
 Israel at War - Illustrative image of an Israeli F-35 fighter jet.

Component in F-35 stealth fighter jets creates safety issue in aircraft

 (Illustrativ) Das neueste Modell des F-47-Kampfjets.

„Nichts auf der Welt kommt an ihn heran“: USA enthüllen F-47-Kampfjet

 A screenshot from the US Air Force's promotional video unveiling the F-47, March 21, 2025.

‘Just another F-35 fiasco?’: China, Russia, Iran mock Trump’s unveiling of F-47 stealth jet


'Nothing in the world comes close to it': US unveils new F-47 fighter jet

"I'm thrilled to announce that, at my direction, the United States Air Force is moving forward with the world's first sixth-generation fighter jet," Trump said at the White House.

 (Illustrative) The latest model of the F-47 fighter jet.

F-35 fighter jet crashes at Alaska Air Force base during pilot training

The F-35 Lightning II aircraft crashed at 12:49 p.m. Alaskan time into the fence line of the base.

 F-35 fighter jet.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards commander says Iran purchased Russian-made Sukhoi 35 fighter jets

This is the first time an Iranian official has confirmed the purchase of Su-35 jets.

 Russian Sukhoi Su-35 jet fighters fire missiles during the Aviadarts competition, as part of the International Army Games 2021, at the Dubrovichi range outside Ryazan, Russia August 27, 2021.

Israel boosts F-16s with $80M upgrades amid rising tensions with Iran

Israel invests $80M in advanced F-16 upgrades, enhancing self-protection systems amid growing threats from Iran and regional tensions.

 Un caza F-16 perteneciente a la Fuerza Aérea de Pakistán (PAF) actúa para conmemorar la 'Operación Swift Retort' de la Fuerza Aérea de Pakistán, tras el derribo de aviones militares indios el 27 de febrero de 2019 en Cachemira, durante un espectáculo aéreo en Karachi, Pakistán 27 de febrero de 2020

F-16 squad grounded after hitting wrong targets in Gaza, no casualties reported

'There was no compliance with procedures for verifying targets on the ground and negligence in entering the waypoints,' said the IDF.

 Un caza F-16 perteneciente a la Fuerza Aérea de Pakistán (PAF) actúa para conmemorar la 'Operación Swift Retort' de la Fuerza Aérea de Pakistán, tras el derribo de aviones militares indios el 27 de febrero de 2019 en Cachemira, durante un espectáculo aéreo en Karachi, Pakistán 27 de febrero de 2020

Ex-Air Force chief: Israeli air defense must adopt new strategies, invest in laser defense

The future threats and the cost of the arms race with Jerusalem’s adversaries require adopting a new and forward-looking strategy.

  Israel Air Force, April 14, 2024.

Israel Air Force successfully shoots down two UAVs coming from the East

These interceptions are the latest of several others this week, which have been carried out against hostile threats.

Hermes 900 UAV

Gallant: ‘It could be a hot summer’ in threat to Hezbollah

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.

 Defense Minister Yoav Gallant attends a state ceremony for fallen Israeli soldiers whose burial place is unknown at Mount Herzl Military cemetery in Jerusalem on March 17, 2024

Iranian media says Russia could supply fighter jets soon, then denies it

Russia and Iran have been discussing the delivery of Su-35 fighter jets to Iran for over a year.

 Russian Sukhoi Su-35 jet fighters fire missiles during the Aviadarts competition, as part of the International Army Games 2021, at the Dubrovichi range outside Ryazan, Russia August 27, 2021.

IAF pilot to 'Post': Defense op was most meaningful flight of my career

At approximately 10 p.m. on Saturday night, N and his fellow pilots were alerted that it was time to take to the skies.

 N AND his copilot prepare their aircraft for takeoff. N was an active member of Israel’s defense systems that were activated Saturday night when Iran targeted Israel with hundreds of drones and missiles.

'Our sad reality for half a year': Northern residents take cover as IDF, Hezbollah exchange fire

Shortly after the IDF announced its military action in Lebanon, more rocket sirens sounded in northern Israel.

 IDF Merkava Tanks were seen taking part in a Military Exercise in northern Golan Heights on April 1, 2024.