All Israel Air and Space Force articles – Page 7
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Israeli UAV performed air strike, Syrian media claims
Local media reports claim that Israel conducted another "phantom attack" on the Syrian Golan Heights on 29 July, killing three militants from the Popular Resistance Committees: a group loyal to Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad.
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NewsIsrael to form first squadron in preparation for F-35I
Israel's first Lockheed Martin F-35I (Adir) squadron will be officially established in early August, as its air force advances preparations ahead of taking delivery of the type in early 2017.
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NewsJordan acquires ex-Israeli Cobra attack helicopters
Israel has transferred 16 Bell AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters to Jordan to assist its air force in the fight against Islamic State militants, US sources have confirmed.
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Spice 250 integration to boost Israeli air force
The Israeli air force is equipping its strike aircraft with Rafael's Spice 250 glide bomb, which the company says offers a stand-off range of up to 54nm (100km) by using its deployable wings.
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Israeli UAV crashes over Lebanon
Another Israeli unmanned air vehicle has crashed in Lebanon and has been destroyed by a manned air force aircraft, according to local reports.
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NewsIsrael details F-16 ACE bid for Croatia
Israel is offering Croatia surplus Lockheed Martin F-16A/Bs upgraded to the ACE configuration, as replacements for its Mikoyan MiG-21 fighters.
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Iranian nuclear deal could strengthen Israeli equipment plans
Preliminary negotiations between Washington and Jerusalem may produce new contracts for two types of aircraft for the Israeli air force.
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Israel tests new ballistic missile system
Israel on 5 May performed a ballistic missile propulsion system test, which sources say was linked to its Jericho programme.
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NewsIsraeli F-16I pilots get S-300 training opportunity
The Israeli air force has used a bilateral exercise with its Greek counterpart to prepare for a possible situation where it will have to attack Iranian nuclear facilities.
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NewsIsraeli Heron-1 and Hermes 900 UAVs to receive ATOL capability
The Israeli air force (IAF) is in the process of incorporating an automatic takeoff and landing (ATOL) capability into its Israel Aerospace Industries Heron 1 and Elbit Systems Hermes 900 unmanned air vehicles.
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NewsFibre-optics aid composite UAV structure monitoring
Their high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance and fatigue strength make composite materials an excellent candidate for use in unmanned air vehicle structures.
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NewsBoom simulator to sharpen Israeli tanker training
The Israeli air force is evaluating the purchase of an aerial refuelling simulator to answer its growing demand for this capability.
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NewsSafety scares prompt Israeli air force training pause
A series of recent safety incidents prompted Israeli air force commander Major General Amir Eshel on 26 February to order a one-day suspension of all training flights at its bases.
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NewsIsrael signs for next batch of F-35 'Adir' fighters
Israel's contract to purchase another 14 Lockheed Martin F-35 "Adir" fighters was signed late last week in Washington DC.
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NewsIsraeli Black Hawk crews hone flying tactics
The Israeli air force’s Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk pilots are using special flying techniques aimed at increasing their survivability in low-intensity conflicts.
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NewsIsraeli paratroops make first jump from C-130J
Lockheed Martin's C-130J tactical transport is being further integrated in the Israeli defence forces' new Depth Command capabilities, with one of the service's examples having conducted a first paratroop drop during an exercise on 4 February.
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NewsIsrael halts AH-1 sales talks with Nigeria
The USA has blocked any sale by Israel of surplus American-made weapon systems to Nigeria, and indicated that Israeli-made equipment should be exported to the country only "under strict conditions".
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NewsIsrael to upgrade F-15Is with new radar
The Israeli air force is upgrading the capabilities of its Boeing F-15I strike aircraft, with the work to include installing a new radar.
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Heron 1 simulator to support Israeli UAV squadron
A new simulator for the Israel Aerospace Industries Heron 1 unmanned air system will be integrated into the Israeli air force during 2015.
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NewsIsraeli Lavi trainer squadron nears readiness
An Israeli air force squadron equipped with Alenia Aermacchi M-346 "Lavi" advanced jet trainers is close to being declared operational, having already received nine aircraft from an eventual 30-strong fleet.