Fighter jets

Electronic warfare is redefining modern combat across air, land, and sea

Once viewed as a supporting tool for pilots to defend against missiles and radar locks, EW now shapes entire campaigns, determining the success or failure of complex operations.

IAI's Scorpius system
A Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet performs during the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA on the opening day at Schoenefeld Airport in Berlin, Germany June 5, 2024

Spain shelves plans to buy F-35 fighter jets, El Pais reports

A Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet performs during the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA on the opening day at Schoenefeld Airport in Berlin, Germany June 5, 2024.

F-35 fighter jet crashes in California, pilot ejects safely

Lieutenant Colonel B. assumed her role on Wednesday as the first female commander of a drone squadron on July 30, 2025.

A major milestone: First female drone squadron commander appointed in IAF


Israel's defense industry eyes new partners for next-gen fighter jet by 2028

As European nations increasingly purchase US-made systems, Israeli companies may struggle to secure major contracts.

 Israel at War - Illustrative image of an Israeli F-35 fighter jet.

Turkey nears Eurofighter jet purchase after UK, German agreements

Turkey has been in talks to purchase 40 of the jets, which are built by a consortium of Germany, Britain, Italy and Spain, represented by Airbus, BAE Systems, and Leonardo.

 Norway's Air Force F-16 fighters (R) and Italy's Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon fighters patrol over the Baltics during a NATO air policing mission from Zokniai air base near Siauliai, Lithuania, May 20, 2015.

Billion-dollar-deal: Turkey renews bid for acquisition of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet - report

The UK is leading the export campaign for the Typhoon fighter jet, according to a spokesperson for the UK Defense Ministry.

A German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon jet during an air display at the 55th International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 18, 2025.

At least 27 killed, scores injured as Bangladesh air force jet crashes into college campus

The pilot was among those killed in the incident, the military said, adding that a committee had been formed to investigate its cause.

Firefighters and army members work next to the wreckage of an air force training aircraft after it crashed into Milestone College campus, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 21, 2025.

New UK stealth fighter's size improves ability to strike Russia if war breaks out - report

The Tempest will be approximately 19 meters in length. By comparison, the Eurofighter Typhoon, which the Tempest will replace, is 15.96 meters long, and the US's F-35B is 15.6 meters long.

 Conceptual art of the Tempest fighter jet.

Giora Epstein, IAF's top ace and most decorated pilot, passes away at 87

Epstein was also the man who activated the sirens across Israel on Yom Kippur, 1973, when the IAF detected takeoffs from Syrian and Egyptian air force bases.

 Giora Epstein receives rank of Brig.-Gen. by then-IDF chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot in 2018.

Despite denials, Australia sending F-35 parts to Israel - report

The Australian government has been repeating that it will not send spare parts for F-35 fighter jets, but a new report claims they have been secretly sending them.

An IAF F-35 plane at the bi-annual Blue Flag drill a massive exercise with pilots from the United States, Greece, Germany and Italy

German defense ministry denies reports alleging it has plans to buy add'l 15 F-35 fighter jets

Germany plans to buy an additional 15 US-made F35s to add to their fleet amid tensions between them and France regarding the joint Franco-German fighter jet FCAS partnership.

 French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz, at a hotel prior to an E3 meeting on the sidelines of the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, June 24, 2025

IDF cyber chief, retired Iran strategy head piloted fighter jets striking Iran

Maj.-Gen. Aviad Dagan and Maj.-Gen. (res) Tal Kelman participated in an unspecified number of airstrike runs during Operation Rising Lion.

 IDF Maj.-Gen. Aviad Dagan entering a fighter jet; illustrative.

UK export of F-35 parts to Israel was lawful, London court rules

West Bank-based group Al-Haq had taken legal action against Britain's Department for Business and Trade over its decision to exempt F-35 parts when it suspended some arms export licenses last year.

 An F-35 plane stands on the tarmac at Nevatim Air Force Base.

Ukraine F-16 pilot killed in large-scale Russian attack, Zelensky calls for US help

An Ukrainian F-16 fighter pilot died in a crash while repelling a Russian air attack that involved hundreds of drones, cruise and ballistic missiles.

 Ukrainian F-16 fighting aircrafts are seen in the air during marking the Day of the Ukrainian Air Forces, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in an undisclosed location, Ukraine August 4, 2024