Israeli air defence system

IDF admits air defense failures after Dimona, Arad missile impacts

"Our air defense system is the best in the world, but it is not hermetic. There are mistakes, there are malfunctions," said Chief of Staff of the IDF’s Air Defense Systems, Colonel L.

Israeli security and rescue forces at the scene where a missile fired from Iran toward Israel caused damage to residential buildings in the southern Israeli city of Arad, March 22, 2026.
Israeli security and rescue forces at the scene of a rocket strike in the northern Israeli city of Kiryat Shmona, April 1, 2026

Iran fires largest ballistic missile salvo in weeks on Passover, buildings damaged

A girl poses for a picture next to the remnants of a missile stuck in the ground found in Kifl Haris village, near Nablus in the West Bank, March 24, 2026.

Israel scales back top missile defenses as Iranian attacks keep coming - report

At the scene where an Iranian ballistic missile struck Beit Shemesh, causing extensive destruction and fatalities, March 1.

After an Iranian missile shattered homes, Beit Shemesh residents learn to live in limbo


WATCH: Israel downs Iranian drone, destroys its operating base

Footage released by the IDF shows Israel's reaction to airspace violation.

An Israeli jet destroys an Iranian drone operating unit in Syrian territory

India Air Force heads to Israel to begin military air exercises

Israel has been supplying India with various weapons systems, missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles over the last few years, making India one of Israel’s largest buyers of military hardware.

Israel and India marked 25 years of diplomatic ties in 2017.

IAF flies in prestigious UK airshow for first time in 15 years

Israeli 'Samson' tactical transport plane, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, makes a big showing at the Royal International Air Tattoo Show.

The Samson plane

10 Israeli defense companies set to exhibit at Paris Air Show

Israeli defense exports to Europe totaled $1.8 billion in 2016, out of Israel's total of $6.5 billion in defense exports.

A "Bird Eye-650" Long Endurance mini-UAV system developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is displayed at the Unmanned Vehicles Conference 2015 on November 9, 2015, in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv

Israel's annual air force flyover: A favorite for citizens, pilots

Major "G", an immigrant from Ukraine talks to 'The Jerusalem Post' before his first flyover.

Beachgoers watch the Israeli Air Force Aerobatic team rehearse over the Mediterranean Sea in preparation for an aerial display on Israel's Independence Day in Tel Aviv April 20, 2015.

Israel pilots flying alongside pilots from the UAE in week-long Greek drill

While Israel does not have any diplomatic relations with the UAE, last year the IAF took part in the Red Flag aerial exercise in the United States alongside UAE, and Pakistan.

The Lockheed Martin F35 fighter jet plane, also known as the Adir, in a test flight

The F-35 is a supercomputer in the sky

Despite all its flaws, the F-35 will give Israel the ability to maintain air superiority over all its neighbors and further afield, and allow it to attack where it has never attacked before.

First F-35 fighter jets arrive in Israel

L'avion F-35, un fleuron technologique de 85 millions de dollars

Israël s’apprête à prendre livraison du F-35, mais est-ce réellement l’arme dont a le plus besoin Tsahal au vu des changements stratégiques dans la région ?

Le ministre de la Défense aux commandes du F-35

Israeli company shows interest in making Trump's US-Mexico border wall a reality

Trump sparked outrage in Mexico with his campaign vow to build a wall along the southern US border to keep out illegal immigrants and drugs, and to make Mexico pay for the construction.

Trees planted along the Gaza security fence‏

How can Israeli air defense systems counter the drone threat?

The drone threat has become significant and requires renewed preparation.

Hamas made drone