Israeli Air Force
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Eisenkot: After the F-16 was shot down, Netanyahu did not answer, so I made the decision for a broad attack on my own
At the "Time of Decision: Democracy and Society" conference organized by Ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth in collaboration with the Israel Democracy Institute, the chairman of the Yashar! party recounted that when he served as Chief of Staff in 2018, after Air Force pilots abandoned a downed aircraft, he could not reach the Prime Minister for two hours and decided on his own to carry out strikes in...
Chief of Staff to Air Force fighters: "We will not be able to speak publicly about most of your operations"
Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visited the fighters of the Air Force special units at the Palmachim base in the center of the country. To the reservists he said: "You are a central part of our capabilities, I salute you on behalf of all the people of Israel."
"In terms of endurance, it has no real limitation": A new reinforcement for the Air Force
The second "Gideon" refueling aircraft landed at Nevatim and will join the Air Force's strategic array. The aircraft carries a large amount of fuel, is capable of receiving fuel in the air, and will implement fresh operational lessons from distant theaters, including Iran.
He stole a MiG-21 and fled to Israel: The story of "Operation Diamond"
60 years since the Mossad and Air Force's "Operation Diamond," in which an Iraqi fighter pilot defected with his plane to Israel. We look back at the nearly cinematic plot, featuring invisible ink, messages transmitted via radio songs, and a family brought to the country under a cover story.
Israel Inducts the World's Most Advanced Refueling Aircraft
After more than 40 years, the Israeli Air Force has received a new refueling aircraft model, the KC-46 Pegasus, dubbed "Gideon." Considered the most advanced of its kind, it utilizes 3D camera technology and specialized glasses to significantly enhance the precision and efficiency of aerial refueling missions.
Medicines, chips and spare parts: The hole in Israel's emergency plan
The closure of Israeli airspace during combat operations exposed the economy's vulnerability in air cargo capacity. Cargo volumes plummeted, and the lack of a government emergency plan leaves the country dependent on private sector initiatives.
"The Era of Short Campaigns is Over": The Shift in Air Force Perception for War Against Iran
Brig. Gen. Sh. concludes his term as Head of the Equipment Group in the shadow of the October 7 failure, revealing technical lessons: from the push for armament independence to the tense monitoring of Trump's F-35 deal with Turkey. "We created technological projects at an unprecedented pace; the ability to bring complex engineering solutions under fire is something that did not exist in such...
The brains behind the strikes: A glimpse into the Air Force unit that cracks enemy targets
From engineering analysis of fortified sites to the adaptation of precise munitions: this is how the Air Force's HAK-AV unit has become the operational engine behind the approval of strike plans at the senior political and military levels. "Their opinion is highly regarded when approving strike plans; these are centers of knowledge with years of experience."