Israeli Air Force

By Steve Trimble
A product 30 years in the making passed a real-world evaluation with flying colors and now is set to enter Israel’s air and missile defense architecture.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Steve Trimble
L3Harris says the company will try to sell the OA-1K Sky Warden to the Israeli Air Force.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Robert Wall
Bird Aerosystems has secured a contract to develop and test an enhanced self-protection system for the Israeli Air Force’s AH-64 Apache attack helicopters.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Israel has launched its latest surveillance satellite, the Ofek 19, to augment its in-space intelligence gathering capability with the addition of SAR.
Satellites

By Robert Wall
The acquisition, which still requires formal Israeli government approval, would bring the Israeli Air Force's KC-46 fleet to six aircraft.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Robert Wall
Israel’s Defense Ministry says it is buying drones from local provider Xtend to equip ground forces.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
The country placed the foreign military sales order for 12 aircraft in 2022.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Elbit Systems has secured new orders for air-launched munitions from Israel. A government official says the contract ensures “self-sufficiency in a challenging period.”
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
The Israeli military has stepped up its attack on targets in Yemen after the Houthi forces based there have continued to launch drones and ballistic missiles at Israel.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Robert Wall
Israel has provided more details on its operations against Iran, including more than 500 strikes and interdictions attributed to what it calls its UAV Array.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Robert Wall, Steve Trimble
In its attacks on Iran, Israel teaches a master class on gaining air superiority.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Robert Wall, Steve Trimble
Israel’s operation against Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure entered a second day with the Israeli Air Force widening its strike to hit targets in the vicinity of Tehran.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble, Robert Wall
The Israel Defense Forces have targeted Iranian nuclear sites with mass air strikes for the first time.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Robert Wall
The Israel Defense Ministry says its military has engaged “scores of enemy threats” using a high-power laser.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Steve Trimble
Israeli companies will modify 12 Sikorsky CH-53K helicopters ordered by the Israeli air force with avionics and electronic warfare systems.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Drones have been a cornerstone of Israeli military operations for decades, but with each round of fighting the Israel Defense Forces has adapted their use.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Robert Wall
The Israeli Air Force has targeted Syrian Air Force and air-defense assets as it conducts strikes to eliminate potential threats in the neighboring country.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
The Israeli Ministry of Defense signed the $5.2 billion order for 25 F-15IA fighters, with deliveries beginning in 2031.
Aircraft & Propulsion

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