A special training exercise was held for the newest generation of commanders from the „Kings of the Air” and „First” squadrons at Sde Dov airbase. During the four days of training, they flew Beechcraft King Air planes and developed basic flying skills as well as the ability to deal with different extreme situations. As flight … Dowiedz się więcej
During a war, it is not just the squadrons and the intelligence operators in the situation room who have to work quickly. This week, an arms exercise was held, which prepared the Armaments Division for complex and intense scenarios. For a full day, the maintenance squadrons and the armament units worked to ensure that their … Dowiedz się więcej
Three years have passed since the „Iron Dome” system has become a significant part of the lives of the residents of southern Israel. Since the first interception above the city of Ashkelon, „Iron Dome” batteries have been deployed across Israel and the system is considered a central layer of defense against the threat of rockets. … Dowiedz się więcej
During an emergency, the operators of the Control Unit play a crucial role in the mission chain: they work alongside the operators of Monitoring Unit at Air Force Headquarters and the pilots sitting in the cockpit to share information and instructions between themselves. This week, commanders from the Monitoring Unit came to tour the Aerial … Dowiedz się więcej
The IAF’s combat helicopters are often called on to assist ground forces and provide them with close air support on a wide variety of fronts under ever-changing threats. Aircrews from combat helicopter squadrons practiced a complex exercise that focused on the northern front and its challenges, under the auspices of the enemy-simulating „Flying Dragon” squadron … Dowiedz się więcej
In February 2004, the first F-16I (known as „Sufa”, Hebrew for „Storm”) planes landed in Israel and have since made history: large-scale military operations, rich technology and diverse tasks in defending the skies of Israel. In honor of the first decade anniversary, IAF Site brings its readers five facts about the cutting edge of the … Dowiedz się więcej