US EditionIsrael Aims to Maintain ‘Aerial Superiority’ over Iran
- Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, striking Iran's nuclear and missile sites in a historic campaign between June 13 and early July 2025.
- The operation was the result of extensive preparation, including careful intelligence collection and training, carried out in response to Iran’s persistent threats during an ongoing multi-front conflict since October 2023.
- Israeli forces achieved control of Tehran's skies, hitting weapons depots and key regime command posts, with missions lasting about 45 minutes including detailed briefings and debriefings.
- Defense Minister Katz called the operation a turning point, stating, “We initiate, we fight, we strike and we will prevail,” after Israel endured over 50 missile strikes causing 28 deaths during the 12-day war.
- Israel now focuses on maintaining air superiority over Tehran and preparing enforcement plans to prevent Iran from rebuilding nuclear or missile capabilities, reaffirming its commitment to active defense.
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On a 22-year-old's shoulders: Meet the women training Israel's legendary pilots
The Israeli Air Force's reputation has always preceded it, but during that fateful night between Thursday and Friday, Israel and the world witnessed jaw-dropping capabilities during the historic strike on Iran. What you likely don't realize is that behind every successful aircrew stands a simulator instructor. I encountered them merely four days before the strike, completely unaware of the momentous events that weekend would bring. As one instru…
Rafael chairman, ex-minister Yuval Steinitz talks to 'Post' on Iran, Israel's defenses
MILITARY AFFAIRS: Yuval Steinitz attributes much of Israel’s successful defense against Iranian attacks to Rafael’s multi-layered systems, such as the Iron Dome and David’s Sling.
Israel Vows to Block Future Threats from Iran
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the army must draw up a plan to prevent Iran from threatening Israel again after the two countries fought a 12-day war last month. The Israeli military’s “current mission is to prepare an enforcement plan to ensure that Iran cannot threaten Israel again,” Katz said at a meeting with military leaders on Thursday, July 3rd, according to a statement released by his ministry. “The army must prepare on the in…
Israeli Defense Minister Katz says that his country wants to take further steps after the war with Iran so that the Islamic Republic no longer poses a threat.
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