Israeli Air Force

By Steve Trimble
The lack of major obvious damage again showed that Israeli and U.S. missile defenses intercepted the most dangerous incoming missiles from Iran.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall, Steve Trimble
Aviation Week's Steve Trimble is just back from a trip to Israel, including its northern border. Listen to his observations from the frontline and what the fighting tells us about the future of warfare.
Check 6

By Steve Trimble
A massive barrage showcased the might of Israel’s airpower but raised questions about potential gaps in the country’s arsenal.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
The Houthi missile did not appear to be intercepted over Israeli territory after slipping through Israel’s long-range ballistic missile defenses.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Steve Trimble
Indonesia, Poland and Saudi Arabia are the F-15EX’s next targets for exports contracts.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The deal includes 50 new F-15IA aircraft and 25 Mid-Life Update modification kits for 25 of the country’s existing F-15Is.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
The letter of agreement signed on June 4 by a procurement delegation sent by the Ministry of Defense Washington moves forward Israel’s third batch of F-35Is.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
Cost is becoming an increasing challenge to missile defense systems, even as Israel’s success against Iran shows the value of the capability.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Brian Everstine
Iran launched more than 300 missiles and attack drones, both from within its borders and from sites in Iraq, Syria and Yemen.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
An Israeli Defense Forces spokesman said within three hours of the strikes unfolding that most of incoming rounds had been shot down.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Steve Trimble
By moving to three shifts for nonstop operations, Israeli maintainers have allowed Israeli Air Force to continue flying F-35Is at a rate of 35-39 jets a day.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
Destabilizing shocks, such as Hamas' bloody Oct. 7 attack on Israel, highlight a dangerous new security environment.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
IAI is maintaining commitments to its international customers of Israeli weapon systems despite prioritizing Israeli military needs.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Steve Trimble
The Pentagon is signaling the “United States’ ironclad support for the Israel Defense Forces and the Israeli people."
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
Videos posted online showed several Hamas fighters flying over Israel’s border fence on paragliders, which consist of a seat, motor and parafoil.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
An image released by the Israeli Air Force shows only the midbody section of the new Spark UAV where a high-wing attaches to the fuselage
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Steve Trimble
The G550, modified with conformal sensor fairings along the side of the fuselage, arrived in Israel in April 2021 after a secret development program.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Tony Osborne
Israel has decided to purchase a third batch of 25 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, building the Middle Eastern country’s fleet to 75 aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
Rafael announced that it “has developed” the counter-hypersonic interceptor, which may imply that it has already been tested.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
Greece’s new International Pilot Training Center has received its first M-346 jet trainers from Leonardo.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The Israeli government has confirmed it will acquire a third squadron of Lockheed Martin F-35s as well as heavy-lift helicopters and advanced munitions as part of its new arms procurement program to update the Israeli Defense Forces.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
The Israeli Air Force has resumed flying its Sikorsky CH-53 fleet after a six-week grounding.\
Defense