Israel is First to Use New F-35 Fighter Jets in Combat

Israel purchased F-35 fighter jets from the United States and accepted delivery of the first jets in December 2016.  Earlier today, during the IAF's International Conference, Israel Air Force Commander Maj.-Gen. Amikam Norkin announced that Israel has become the first to use F-35's in actual combat. “We are flying the F-35 all over the Middle East. …

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Israeli Air Force Hosting International Conference, 20+ Nations Attending

Top military officials from around the world are gathering in Israel today for a 3-day conference to bolster cooperation and regional stability through air superiority.  Over 20 nations, including the US, several European countries, Canada, Brazil and many others, will participate in lectures, tours, strategic discussions and aerial training.  Innovation and technology will be at the …

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What Does a Direct Hit Look Like?

As you likely know by now, Iran fired about 20 rockets toward Israel in the very early hours Thursday morning.  None of the rockets reached Israeli soil, as most fell in Syria and four others were shot down by the Iron Dome. In response to the attack and to Israel's consistent warning that they will …

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BREAKING: Iran Fires Rockets, Israel is Responding Very Powerfully

Shortly after midnight (Wednesday into Thursday) in Israel, about 20 Iranian rockets were fired toward Israel.  Most of those rockets were shot down by Israel's Iron Dome. Two hours later, Israel launched an unprecedented attack, by far the largest in recent years upon Iranian and Syrian positions in Syria.  Currently, as morning breaks in Israel, …

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