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Israeli F-35I shoots down Iranian Yak-130 over Tehran — first confirmed F-35 air-to-air kill

An Israeli Air Force F-35I Adir shot down an Iranian Yakovlev Yak-130 over Tehran, the IDF said, marking the first confirmed air-to-air kill of a manned aircraft by any F-35 variant. The engagement occurred amid Israeli strikes tied to Operation Epic Fury.

2026-03-04T01:14:57.533662-08:00

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El Al resumes limited repatriation flights as Ben Gurion partially reopens

2026-03-04T03:34:39.989596-08:00

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U.S.-Israeli strike at Bushehr destroys Iran Air A319 (EP-IEP)

2026-03-04T08:41:49.808018-08:00

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Israeli strikes destroy multiple Iranian F-14s at Isfahan; Tehran airports hit and civilian flights suspended

2026-03-08T06:37:29.228351-07:00

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Boeing wins $289M contract to supply up to 5,000 air‑launched smart bombs to Israel Boeing has won a $289 million contract to deliver as many as 5,000 air‑launched precision‑guided "smart" bombs to Israel, Bloomberg reports. The award, cited by three people familiar with the transaction, covers delivery of new munitions for Israeli combat aircraft.

2026-03-10T13:53:32.476309-07:00

Boeing wins $289M contract to supply up to 5,000 air‑launched smart bombs to Israel

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Israeli strikes destroy multiple Iranian F-14s at Isfahan; Tehran airports hit and civilian flights suspended Israeli airstrikes struck Iranian airbases, reportedly destroying several F-14 Tomcat fighters at Isfahan and striking Tehran’s Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini airports. Iranian authorities say 16 aircraft were destroyed and Tehran’s main international airport is closed to civilian flights; independent verification is pending.

2026-03-08T06:37:29.228351-07:00

Israeli strikes destroy multiple Iranian F-14s at Isfahan; Tehran airports hit and civilian flights suspended

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U.S.-Israeli strike at Bushehr destroys Iran Air A319 (EP-IEP) A U.S.-Israeli strike on Bushehr Airport destroyed an Iran Air Airbus A319 (registration EP-IEP), according to multiple reports. The 24‑year‑old aircraft had departed Bushehr for Tehran, turned back and returned, and had been parked since Saturday before being hit.

2026-03-04T08:41:49.808018-08:00

U.S.-Israeli strike at Bushehr destroys Iran Air A319 (EP-IEP)

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El Al resumes limited repatriation flights as Ben Gurion partially reopens El Al will resume limited inbound repatriation flights to Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion from March 4–5, operating relief services from Larnaca and Athens to return stranded Israeli nationals. Ben Gurion's reopening is tightly constrained—roughly one flight per hour—and departures are currently closed to boarding.

2026-03-04T03:34:39.989596-08:00

El Al resumes limited repatriation flights as Ben Gurion partially reopens

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Israeli F-35I shoots down Iranian Yak-130 over Tehran — first confirmed F-35 air-to-air kill An Israeli Air Force F-35I Adir shot down an Iranian Yakovlev Yak-130 over Tehran, the IDF said, marking the first confirmed air-to-air kill of a manned aircraft by any F-35 variant. The engagement occurred amid Israeli strikes tied to Operation Epic Fury.

2026-03-04T01:14:57.533662-08:00

Israeli F-35I shoots down Iranian Yak-130 over Tehran — first confirmed F-35 air-to-air kill

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El Al plans evacuation flights to Egypt and Jordan to repatriate thousands after Ben Gurion closure El Al is activating rescue flights to repatriate thousands of passengers stranded after the closure of Ben Gurion's airspace, prioritizing affected travelers and suspending ticket sales. The carrier has applied for approval to fly evacuees to Egypt and Jordan to enable cross-border land repatriation.

2026-03-02T07:31:36.212871-08:00

El Al plans evacuation flights to Egypt and Jordan to repatriate thousands after Ben Gurion closure

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IDF fields RAMPAGE stand‑off missiles on F‑16I Sufas ahead of strikes on Iran The Israel Defense Forces released images of Israeli Air Force F‑16I Sufa fighters fitted with RAMPAGE stand‑off missiles ahead of large‑scale strikes on Iran. The photos confirm operational carriage of the new stand‑off munition on frontline combat jets and underscore changes to Israel's strike posture.

2026-03-01T04:46:18.153891-08:00

IDF fields RAMPAGE stand‑off missiles on F‑16I Sufas ahead of strikes on Iran

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Israel orders evacuation of civilian aircraft; El Al suspends Shabbat to reposition fleet amid Iranian strikes Israel has begun relocating civilian aircraft outside its territory as emergency measures tied to ongoing military operations, the Transport Ministry said. National carrier El Al suspended its Shabbat observance to reposition aircraft from Tel Aviv amid ongoing Iranian missile strikes and related security threats.

2026-02-28T04:02:19.854482-08:00

Israel orders evacuation of civilian aircraft; El Al suspends Shabbat to reposition fleet amid Iranian strikes

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Israeli F-35I shoots down Iranian Yak-130 over Tehran — first confirmed F-35 air-to-air kill

El Al resumes limited repatriation flights as Ben Gurion partially reopens

U.S.-Israeli strike at Bushehr destroys Iran Air A319 (EP-IEP)

Israeli strikes destroy multiple Iranian F-14s at Isfahan; Tehran airports hit and civilian flights suspended

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