The Israeli Air Force formed on May 28, 1948, shortly after Israel declared statehood and found itself under attack. The force consisted of a hodge-podge of commandeered or donated …

Oct 31, 2017 · The Israeli Air Force was established during the War of Independence in 1948. Preceded by the Sherut Avir, the air wing of the Haganah (which was later to become Israeli …

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) is a highly advanced and combat-proven force, structured to execute a wide spectrum of operations and uphold Israel's qualitative military edge.

4 days ago · The Israeli Ministry of Defense and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems delivered the first Iron Beam system to the Israeli Air Force on Dec. 29.

6 days ago · How October 7 forced the Israeli Air Force to change everything As part of its reckoning with the failures exposed by the October 7 massacre, the IDF is presenting a …

Dec 25, 2025 · How the IDF Air Force Is Rewriting Israel’s Defense After Oct. 7 After the Oct. 7 massacre exposed fatal gaps in border security, the IDF has handed the Israeli Air Force an …

4 days ago · Israel on Sunday formally inducted its first laser-based air defense system, Iron Beam, into active service, marking a potential shift in how the military intercepts rockets, …

Dec 25, 2025 · The Israel Air Force (IAF) on Thursday unveiled its relatively new unit for preventing October 7-style ground invasions of Israel, following the country’s complete …

2 days ago · Boeing secured an $8.6 billion Pentagon contract to build 25 new F-15IA fighter jets for Israeli air force, with an option for 25 more aircraft by 2035.

The Israeli Air Force (IAF; Hebrew: זְרוֹעַ הָאֲוִיר וְהֶחָלָל, romanized: Zroa HaAvir VeHahalal, lit. 'Air and Space Arm', commonly known as חֵיל הָאֲוִיר, Kheil HaAvir, "Air Corps") operates as the …