Israeli Air Force

The air warfare branch of the Israel Defense Forces, responsible for air defense, aerial operations, and military aviation. Its aircraft include AH-64 Apache attack helicopters.

AH-64 Apache: A twin-engine attack helicopter designed for reconnaissance and precision strikes against ground targets. The Israeli Air Force operates Apache helicopters for attack and support missions.
1948 Arab–Israeli War: The war fought between the newly established State of Israel and neighboring Arab states in 1948–1949. The air force’s first combat operations took place during Israel’s founding war.
Operation Opera: The Israeli air strike that destroyed Iraq’s Osirak nuclear reactor in 1981. It exemplifies a long-range preventive strike conducted by Israeli aircraft.
Ezer Weizman: An Israeli military officer and politician who commanded the Israeli Air Force and later became president. His command helped shape the air force during its early decades.
Israel Defense Forces: The unified military of the State of Israel, comprising ground, naval, and air branches. The Israeli Air Force is one service branch within this military.
F-15 Eagle: A twin-engine fighter aircraft designed to gain and maintain air superiority. Israeli F-15s provide long-range air-superiority and strike capabilities.
Sherut Avir: The air service of the Haganah that preceded the Israeli Air Force. It became the institutional foundation of Israel’s air force in 1948.
Operation Orchard: The 2007 Israeli air strike that destroyed a suspected nuclear reactor in Syria. It illustrates the use of air power against a concealed strategic target.
Mordechai Hod: An Israeli Air Force commander who led the service during the Six-Day War. He directed the air force during its decisive opening attack in 1967.
Israeli Navy: The maritime warfare branch of the Israel Defense Forces. It provides the naval counterpart to the air force’s air operations.

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