IAF - Israeli Air Force

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Uccellacci e uccellini ...

 

An Israeli Air Force F-35I “Adir” (Mighty) was involved in a bird strike incident during a training sortie two weeks ago, the Israeli Defense Forces said on Oct. 16.

The pilot managed to land the plane safely back at Nevatim Air Force Base in the Negev Desert and no casualties were reported.

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The news of the birdstrike incident was released on the very same day the Israeli targeted a Syrian SAM battery that had attacked IDF aircraft during a routine flight over Lebanon fueling speculations that the F-35 was not grounded by a birdstrike but because it was hit by the Syrian air defenses.

Fonte: theaviationist.com ... Israeli Air Force F-35I “Adir” Involved In A Bird Strike Incident Gets Grounded ...

... ovvero ... Quando volano le cicogne ...

Two storks hit an F-35 fighter jet during a training flight on Tuesday, requiring the plane to undergo maintenance work, the army said.

The birds hit the F-35, called the “Adir” in Hebrew, just before it was due to return to the Nevatim air base in the central Negev desert.

Fonte: timesofisrael.com ... 2 storks hit F-35, sending stealth jet to garage ...

 

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Hatzerim AFB ... una base aerea molto attiva ...

As of the first half of 2017, Hatzerim AFB's runways have seen over 14,000 takeoffs and landings.

The IAF site provides you with an insight into the air force's most intriguing control towers.

Fonte: iaf.org.il ..... "The IAF's Busiest Runways" .....

 

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Sventola la Blue Flag ...

... flightglobal.com ... Israel launches Blue Flag exercise ...

... iaf.org.il ... “Blue-Flag” 2017 Is Underway ...

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Entro l'anno la consegna di altri due F-35I ...

Israel's air force is due to receive its next two Lockheed Martin F-35Is before the end of this week, boosting its fleet of the type to nine.

The aircraft will touch down at Nevatim air base in the south of the country.

The head of the Israeli air force's aircraft department, identified only as Col H, tells FlightGlobal that the service will soon face a decision on whether to purchase additional F-35s on top of the 50 that it has already committed to.

The potential acquisition of further examples to equip a third squadron will be put to the nation's cabinet next year.

Fonte: flightglobal.com ... Israel ready to receive next two F-35Is at Nevatim ...

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Blue Flag 2017 ... ultime notizie ...

... defensenews.com ... Cooperation over competition: Eight nations fly in Israel's largest-ever air drill ...

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Blue Flag 2017 ... gli Americani e gli altri partecipanti, ad esercitazione conclusa, ritornano a casa ...

After two weeks of flying missions, Blue Flag 2017, the third iteration of the Israeli-hosted exercise, wrapped up at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, Nov. 16.

Participants from seven nations hosted by Israel, including approximately 200 U.S. Air Force Airmen and seven F-16C Fighting Falcons from 31st Fighter Wing in Aviano, Italy, are now headed back to their home stations.

Fonte: dvidshub.net ... Buzzards head home after Blue Flag 17 ...

Inoltre ..... iaf.org.il ... Aerial Defense at the "Blue-Flag" ...

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Blue Flag 2017 ... la grande esercitazione è terminata ...

Il comunicato ufficiale ... iaf.org.il ... "Blue-Flag" 2017 Has Ended ...

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F-35I “Adir” ... OPERATIVO ! ...

A new age in the IAF: merely a year after arriving in Israel, the “Adir” (F-35I) fighter was declared operational.

The fifth generation fighter jet, manufactured by “Lockheed Martin” is considered one of the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft.

"The declaration of the squadron's operational capability is occurring at a time in which the IAF is operating on a large scale in a number of fronts, in the constanly changing Middle East", said Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin, Commander of the IAF.

"The operational challenge, which is becoming more and more complex each day, receives an excellent aerial response.

The 'Adir' aircraft's operational status adds a significant layer to the IAF's capabilities at this time".

Fonte: iaf.org.il ... The “Adir” (F-35I) Is Declared Operational ...

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Israele sta cercando di ottenere l'autorizzazione per l'installazione di altri armamenti e sistemi di guerra elettronica di propria produzione sugli F-35I ...

Meanwhile, Israel has asked the USA to allow it to integrate further Israeli-developed weapons and electronic warfare systems on its Adir fleet.

The nation is already working to add Rafael's Python 5 and Derby air-to-air missiles to the aircraft, along with the company's Litening 5 targeting pod.

Israeli sources say the new request is being evaluated "by the highest echelons", and would require access to the "heart" of the stealth fighter's software.

Fonte: flightglobal.com ... Israel declares its F-35I fleet combat-ready ...

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Addestramento molto speciale per i tecnici che dovranno lavorare sugli F-35I ...

In the past few months, “Adir” (F-35I) pilots have begun performing sorties in the advanced simulator established in Nevatim AFB.

An instruction center for the technicians responsible for maintaining the aircraft now operates under the same roof as well.

“This instruction center is the first of its kind in the technical division. It allows us to do things we haven’t done before in training. We teach 25 different professions that have to do with the ‘Adir’ aircraft division here”, shared Maj. Tsahi Gino, Commander of the “Adir” Technician Instruction Center.

Every “Adir” (F-35I) technician is chosen for the role ahead of time, for prior knowledge of the English language, among other things.

The qualification process includes a ten week-long course in the instruction center.

“The fact that we operate from an operational base contributes to the quality of our instruction. We visit the squadron every day; feel the aircraft and the connection with the squadron”, added Maj. Gino.

Fonte: iaf.org.il ... Maintaining the “Adir” (F-35I) ...

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Come vengono istruiti ... gli istruttori ...

The IAF's flight instructors are responsible for the training of the IAF's future aircrew members.

The IAF Site shows you how the instructors themselves undergo their training ...

... Instructing the Instructors ...

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A proposito delle recenti operazioni in Siria ... il debrief ...

 

http://www.iaf.org.il/4470-50008-en/IAF.aspx

 

 

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Israele rinuncia al CH-53K e punta sul Chinook ...

 

... flightglobal.com ... https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/israeli-ground-forces-prefer-chinook-over-ch-53k-446444/

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Non si sa mai .....

Israel has cancelled the planned participation of its Boeing F-15 strike aircraft at a Red Flag Alaska-series exercise in the USA next month, after air force commanders decided that all its frontline fighters should remain at their bases to meet potential hostilities.

"The air force's participation in the Red Flag exercise in Alaska will take place as planned during May, [but] in light of the updated situation assessment, it was decided to adjust the participation of the aircraft in the exercise," the Israeli military says.

"Other squadrons will participate, including Boeing 707 tankers," it adds.

Fonte: ... Israel pulls F-15s from US exercise amid border tensions ...

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Le forze aeree israeliane hanno risposto, questa notte, ad un attacco missilistico iraniano proveniente dal territorio siriano ...

... http://www.iaf.org.il/4472-50171-en/IAF.aspx...

Il commento di RID .....

... http://www.portaledifesa.it/index~phppag,3_id,2341.html...

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Un maggior numero di F-15I al posto di un terzo gruppo di F-35I ?

Israel has proposed a deal to purchase additional Boeing F-15s, in a package that would also include upgrading the Israeli air force's existing I-model examples of the strike aircraft.

Worth almost $4 billion, the potential purchase would include 25 twin-engined F-15Is in an advanced configuration.

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The purchase of additional F-15s has recently gained priority for the Israeli air force's high command over ordering aircraft for a third squadron of Lockheed Martin F-35Is.

Fonte: flightglobal.com ... Israel to link fleet upgrade with follow-on F-15I buy ...

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mportante convegno fra Comandanti ...

1° giorno ... http://www.iaf.org.il/4473-50203-en/IAF.aspx...

2° giorno ... http://www.iaf.org.il/4473-50213-en/IAF.aspx...

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"Tutte le strade portano a Roma" ...

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All roads lead to Rome: the cooperation between the Israeli Air Force and its Italian counterpart continues to grow. 
Over the years, the Israeli Air Force and the Italian Air Force have reached several deals in the field of force build-up – the most significant one is the purchase of the Italian aircraft, the "Lavi", by Israel. 
Following the purchase, the cooperation grew stronger: the two forces began sharing knowledge regarding the aircraft and developed new capabilities visible in various technological systems.

Fonte: iaf.org.il ... Italian-Israeli Cooperation ...

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Nuovi F-15 per Israele ... affiancheranno gli F-35 ...

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In addition to continuing purchasing F-35 multirole stealth fighters, IAF decides to upgrade its dependable F-15 fleet with improved model capable of carrying 13 tons of explosives with advanced avionics.
The new F-15 IA was chosen by the IDF and Israel Air Force (IAF) as the new fighter jet to be acquired over the next decade, according to an official announcement Saturday.
The purchase has already been approved by the government, and the first of the aircraft is expected to arrive in Israel as soon as 2023. 
In the meantime, the IAF will continue purchasing stealth attack aircrafts.

Fonte: ynetnews.com ... IAF to supplement F-35 stealth jets with upgraded F-15 IA ...

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Sette elicotteri AW119Kx per le Forze Aeree Israeliane ... con contropartita da parte dell'Italia ...

http://www.air-cosmos.com/israel-commande-des-helicopteres-d-entrainement-120635

 

 

 

 

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Defenders of the South ...

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On Apr. 25, 2019, the news that the Israeli Air Force had opened a second F-35 “Adir” (as the Israeli Lightning II aircraft is called) Squadron, called the “Defenders of the South”, broke through the social media.
“The Israeli Air Force opened a second squadron of F-35 stealth fighter jets, The Jerusalem Post learned on Thursday,” reported the Israeli media outlet.

... theaviationist.com ... Israeli Air Force Prepares To Induct Second F-35I “Adir” Squadron ...

Fonte ufficiale: iaf.org.il ... New "Adir" Squadron ...

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I piloti dei "Lavi" hanno preso parte alla manifestazione aerea che si è tenuta in occasione del Giorno dell' Indipendenza di Israele ...

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Various IAF squadrons participated in the Independence Day flyover, among them the 102nd Squadron and its "Lavi" pilots. 
"In my opinion, the thing that's interesting about the chosen pilots is how they show the wide variety of people in Israel", said Lt. Col. A', the squadron's commander. 
"Aircrew members from both south and north, old and young, women and men".

 ... iaf.org.il ... Behind the Flyover ...

Inoltre ... iaf.org.il ... Independence Day in the IAF ...

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F-35I "Adir" ... chi si occupa della manutenzione ...

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The 140th ("Golden Eagle") Squadron's Technical Department is responsible for the entirety of the "Adir" (F-35I) fighter jet's maintenance process. 
"The 'Adir' is unlike any aircraft we've ever heard of", said Maj. H', commander of the squadron's technical department.
"The 'Adir' is very advanced in the field of maintenance, capable of participating in a sort of 'discourse' with the technicians", elaborated Maj. H. 
"The aircraft provides notifications whenever its parts need to be changed. It also has countless sensors constantly overviewing the aircraft, and we're immediately notified when any sign of wear is detected".

... iaf.org.il ... https://www.iaf.org.il/9077-51155-en/IAF.aspx ...

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Viene confermata la notizia relativa all'esercitazione trilaterale cui stanno partecipando F-35 americani, britannici e israeliani ...

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The British military acknowledged for the first time on Tuesday that its fighter jets carried out a joint excercise with their Israeli counterparts. 
The United Kingdom's Permanent Joint Headquarters posted on Twitter about the F-35 training exercise, which also included American aircraft.
The announcement comes at a time of heightened military cooperation between the United Kingdom and Israel. 
Israeli aircraft will, for the first time, participate in an exercise in the Combat Warrior exercise in Britain in September.

... haaretz.com ... U.K. Confirms Joint F-35 Jet Fighter Exercise With Israel for First Time ...