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IDF & Security

Air Force Base Fails Inspection: ‘Nothing Learned from Oct. 7′

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

IDF inspectors posing as thieves succeeded in infiltrating a sensitive Air Force site and simulating the theft of ammunition and weapons.

IDF & Security / News Briefs

Sparks are Flying in the IAF

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The advanced drone "will significantly improve the ability to act offensively and effectively according to data that will be received."

IDF & Security

The Israel Air Force Looks to Develop New Space Capabilities

By Yaakov Lappin

The Space Administration's mission will be to examine new ways to use space “in ways that cannot be detailed."

IDF & Security / Business and Economy

Israel Inks $80 Million Deal to Expand Training Center for Fighter Pilots

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The agreement with Elbit Systems will expand the Mission Training Center at the Hatzor Air Force Base, which contains flight training simulators for F-15 and F-16 jets.

IDF & Security / US

Message to Iran: IAF and US Air Force Practice ‘Deep Attack’ Run, Again

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The American and Israeli air forces once again practiced a deep attack run as part of their joint ACE (Agile combat employment) deployment of the IAF with the US military’s Central Command (AFCENT) which covers the Middle East.

IDF & Security

IAF Opens New Special Forces School

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The school will train all fighters of the IAF Special Forces, including fighters of the Shaldag Unit, fighters of the 669th Rescue Unit, and operators of the Front Landing Unit.

Israel / US / Business and Economy

Israel Sells 29 F-16s to Private Company Training US Pilots

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The first four jets were sent to Arizon on Wednesday on a Russian Antonov cargo plane.

IDF & Security

IAF’s Second F-35 Squadron Declared Operational

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The “Lions of the South” 116th Squadron, the Israeli Air Force’s (IAF) second “Adir” (F-35I) squadron, has officially become operational and will take an active part in the IAF’s operational activity.

Featured / IDF & Security / Weather

F-16s Turn Submarine After Rains Flood Air Force Base (Updated)

By Jewish Press News Desk

The IDF censor attempted to squelch reports of the damage after two hangers and the air force base became flooded with 50 million liters of rain.

Featured / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / Video of the Day

IDF Releases Dramatic Recording of Special Forces' Rescue in Gaza

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

In the recording, the pilot can be heard refusing to take off until all the soldiers are accounted for, despite heavy Hamas gunfire.

IDF & Security / Syria

Syria Says Israel Bombed Target in South of Country

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Israel has previously bombed Hezbollah and Iranian infrastructure under construction in the Dara’a area.

Headline / IDF & Security / US / Europe / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Airbus, IAI, Compete for Israeli Air Force's Huge Procurement Program

By JNi.Media

The IAF purchases will include a fighter squadron, a transport helicopter squadron, a cargo squadron, and six refueling planes. And the winners will be decided very soon.

Featured / IDF & Security

40 IAF Planes Practiced Extreme Long Range Sorties over Greece

By JNi.Media

"Our ability to take all our units and fly a great distance, perform a task and return, is substantial."

IDF & Security / News Briefs

IDF Conducts Surprise Training Exercise on Golan Heights

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The surprise training exercise included a call up of reserve units.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas

IDF Hits Hamas Target in Retaliation for Bombs

By Jewish Press News Desk

Last night Hamas tried to plant 2 bombs on the Gaza border fence.

The Tamar Yonah Show

Will There Be War on Israel's Northern Border? - The Tamar Yonah Show

By Israel News Talk Radio

WHAT NOW? Will there be war? Does Israel want war? Does Iran? What about the other big players, Russia and the USA? What lies on the horizon?

Gaza / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza

IDF Tanks and Air Force Hit Gazan Targets

By Jewish Press News Desk

Gaza launched rockets at Israel earlier in the evening.

Featured / IDF & Security / Politics / The Courts / Business and Economy / Religious & Secular in Israel

IDF Concerned: Combat Recruitment Motivation Down for 3rd Straight Draft

By JNi.Media

The last time IDF combat recruitment was this low was recorded immediately after the 2006 Second Lebanon War.The trend was eventually corrected in 2010, when demand for combat service surged to an 80% peak. But it has since been declining consistently.

IDF & Security / US / Science and Tech

US, Israel, Probing Apache Rear Rotor Crack

By JNi.Media

Since the cracked rotor investigation began on June 13, Israel’s Apache attack force has been grounded, according to the IDF.

Featured / IDF & Security / Politics / Religious & Secular in Israel

1 in 7 IDF Flight School Graduates also Hesder Yeshiva Graduate

By JNi.Media

Only 15% of the cadets who began the flight school will be on the parade grounds on Thursday to receive their wings.

Headline / IDF & Security / Syria / US / Politics / Hezbollah / Russia

Israeli Air Force Chief: The Next Lebanon War Will See Fierce Attacks on Hezbollah While Our Own Cities Burn

By JNi.Media

'I have a recommendation to the people of Lebanon: Hezbollah has chosen to stay and infiltrate some of your homes – if you leave your homes as soon as the conflict erupts you will not be harmed.'

Featured / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Syria / Government / Hezbollah / Russia

PM Netanyahu Explains Reason for the Airstrike on Syria

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel's Ambassador to Russia was summoned following IAF airstrike, as there were reportedly Russian troops near the strike zone.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Jewish / Politics / Government / Iran / News Briefs / Lebanon / Hezbollah

New Report Claims Missing IDF Officer Ron Arad Died Shortly After Being Captured

By JNi.Media

Arad was lost on a mission over Lebanon, captured by the Shiite group Amal and handed over to the Hezbollah.

IDF & Security / Middle East / Levant / US / News Briefs / Science and Tech

IAF Commander Wants 75 F-35 Jets, Some with Vertical Takeoff, and Home-Made Tweaking

By JNi.Media

The "Adir" is is expected to completely change the face of the IAF and introduce new abilities into the force.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

IAF Attacks Hamas Targets in Gaza

By Jewish Press News Desk

The attacks were in response to the multiple mortar attacks by Hamas against IDF forces.

Photo of the Day

Congratulations Class #171

By Photo of the Day

The 171st Air Force pilot's course held their graduation ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015. Blue Skies.    

IDF & Security / Global / News Briefs

NATO Course Teaches Israel Air Force Air Traffic Controllers

By IDF Spokesperson's Office

The IAF "Gulfstream" Squadron hosted the NATO Course for air traffic controllers last week in Nevatim Airbase to learn to operate in the English language according to NATO's military tactics. "We began adopting some of the American controlling regulations in 2001", said Lt. Col. (Res.) Erez Reyvit, the course commander. "NATO's military tactics are unique, […]

IDF & Security / US / News Briefs

U.S. Air Force and IAF in Join Exercise

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Air Forces of the United States and Israel began the bi-annual Blue Flag joint exercise Sunday at the Ovdat Air Force Base in northwest of Eilat. The joint drill reflects the ongoing American-Israeli cooperation, regardless of the exaggerated "bitter relationship" between Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and President Barack Obama. The exercise, which includes other […]

IDF & Security / News Briefs

Air Force Surveillance Flights Soar during Wave of terror

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Israeli Air Force has carried out approximately eight times more intelligence and surveillance flights than it usually does since the recent wave of Palestinian Authority and Israeli Arab terror. "We usually fly 2 or three times a week, but last week, there were four or five every day," said deputy IAF commander told the […]

News Briefs / Jerusalem / Holocaust

New Jerusalem Street Honors Savior of 40,000 Jews During Holocaust

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Moshe Krausz died alone and almost forgotten despite his saving more Jews than Schindler and Kasztner combined.

IDF & Security / Syria / Iran / News Briefs

IDF Attacks Syrian Positions

By Jewish Press News Desk

The IDF response was in reaction to the attack from Syria earlier on Thursday.

IDF & Security / News Briefs

IDF to Place Four Elite Combat Units under New Command

By Jewish Press News Desk

The IDF is placing its four elite combat units under a single commando brigade in the 98th Paratrooper's Division. The combat units Egoz, part of the Golani Brigade; Rimon, part of the Givati Brigade; Duvdevan of the Central Command; and Maglan of the combat engineering force will be under the new command to be headed […]

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Hamas UAV Crashes in Attempt to Invade Israeli Airspace

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The drone crashed at the Gaza security fence before the IDF had a chance to shoot it down.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

IDF Running Large-Scale Drill Along Gaza Border

By Jewish Press News Desk

The troops will be training for various possible scenarios that could emanate from Gaza.

IDF & Security / Iran / News Briefs / Gulf States / UAE

Desert Fantasy Or Dark Reality? Kuwaiti Paper Says Obama Threatened To Fire On Israeli Jets Attacking Iran

By JBN / Jewish Business News

The Israeli decision came, according to al-Jarida, in response to U.S. and Iran secret talks—behind Israel's back—over Iran’s nuclear program.

Photo of the Day

When Tamar Ariel z"l Got Her Wings

By Photo of the Day

Tamar Ariel got her wings during the graduation ceremony of Israeli pilots at the Hatzerim air force base in the Negev desert, near the southern city of Beersheva, on December 27, 2012. Tamar Ariel was among the Israelis confirmed dead in storm that hit northern Nepal earlier this week.

IDF & Security / Government / News Briefs

Israel to Vacate 'All' IDF Bases in Central Region

By Rachel Levy

The prime minister's office plans to finance defense by relocating central region IDF bases and selling the land.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Settlements

Air Force Airlifts Generators for Blacked-out Towns in Samaria

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Israeli Air Force has airlifted generators to end an electricity blackout in the Jewish communities of Itamar and Shiloh in Samaria (Shomron.) The two towns, along with several other smaller communities, have been without electricity since last Thursday because of the savage storm that crippled Israel with more than three feet of snow and […]

IDF & Security / News Briefs

Air Force Drone Crashes South of Tel Aviv Coast

By Jewish Press News Desk

An Israeli Air Force drone crashed into the Mediterranean Sea off the coast south of Tel Aviv Tuesday, the second drone crash in three months. The Navy picked located the debris of the Hermes 450 UAV and brought it experts to analyze the reason for the malfunction, which probably was in the engine, according to […]

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs / Lebanon

Israel Strikes Back

By Shalom Bear

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) struck back at Lebanon, hitting a terrorist target near Beirut, Lebanon early Friday morning.

A Soldier's Mother

Fighter Jets...

By Paula Stern

This morning, the jets have been flying and, child that I am inside, I keep going to my balcony and watching them.

IDF & Security / US / News Briefs

Hundreds of US Air Force Officials in Israel for Joint Drill

By Jewish Press News Desk

Hundreds of US Air Force personnel have arrived to Israel for the purpose of participating in the joint "Juniper Stallion 13" exercise, one of the largest exercises held together by Israel and the US. Dozens of US Air Force and IAF squadrons are presently located at the IDF Nevatim Airbase ahead of the exercise, which begins on […]

IDF & Security / News Briefs

IAF Class Graduates, Including Fighter Pilot who had Tourette's

By Jewish Press News Desk

A statistical breakdown of the latest class of IAF graduates, including one who suffered from Tourette's Syndrome as a child.

J.E. Dyer

State of Unreadiness

By J. E. Dyer

Ghe Iran nuclear problem is not one that can be dealt with via a small, pinpoint strike, in a matter of only minutes on target.

J.E. Dyer

Dead in the Water: Obama's Military and Iran

By J. E. Dyer

It is unconscionable of Obama to handle the sequestration threat the way he has - crippling our ability to readily strike Iran.

Israel

PM, IDF Chief Clash Over Next Air Force Commander

By Sam Ser

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and IDF Chief of General Staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz are reported to be locked in a disagreement over the appointment of the next air force commander, with some suggesting a possible strike on Iranian nuclear facilities as the source of the divide.

Israel

Palestinians Attack With Rockets, Guns and Axe

By Sam Ser

Air force kills rocket squad, but shooters flee in West Bank ambush

Serials

Getzlight – Chapter III

By Ruchama Feuerman

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