Just like in the movie, Israel’s rising generation of pilots and planners will need to turn to experienced hands who know better than anyone in the world how to handle the threat.

When asked about his record in a recent IAF profile, Epstein said: 'It is not a title. There is no championship, and wars are not sports games.'

'The exercise symbolizes an important milestone in reinforcing strategic and international cooperation between the State of Israel and Greece,' stated the IDF.

Areas in Romania are said to be similar to the topography in Iran.

The drones, which were launched from Lebanon, were shot down over the Mediterranean Sea.

In an unprecedented collaboration, the US will take part in Israeli exercise simulating a strike on Iran's nuclear facilities.

The strike reportedly resulted in the destruction of multiple targets, including buildings, weapons and ammunition depots, and headquarters.

Israel has previously bombed Hezbollah and Iranian infrastructure under construction in the area.

Celebrations include a reception at the President’s residence honoring 120 excelling IDF soldiers, the International Bible Contest and the Israel Prize ceremony in Jerusalem.

The IDF has remained silent on the report, as it usually does after reported operations in Syria.

Brig. Gen. Amir Lazar, head of the IAF’s air division, described international cooperation as 'a cornerstone of our training program.'

Officials visited U.S. Naval Air Station in Maryland and flew onboard the CH-53K. The Israeli Air Force is set to receive 12 such helicopters.

Israel continues to create and use technology that defends its citizens and ensures that the Jewish state thrives!

The Israeli Air Force said on its website that Harold 'Smoky' Simon left behind an enormous legacy containing 'endless heroic stories.'

In Syrian skies, the IAF evades Russian intelligence-gathering while deconflicting with the Russian Air Force.

IDF is treating the crash as an accident; third pilot conscious and in fair-to-moderate condition.

An Israeli airforce pilot expresses his confidence in the Jewish state's capabilities in defending itself from enemy threats, including Iran.

Why are aircraft from seven other countries soaring throught the skies of Israel?

The pilots of the Israeli Air Force who defend the country's skies are an elite group.

'We are always on call to protect Israel,' the IDF stated.

Get a glimpse at the IDF's Blackhawk helicopter, otherwise known as Yanshuf (Owl).

Two Israeli Air Force Pilots sat down and reviewed some of the most popular fighter pilot films and compared them to real life. Really entertaining!

While last year Israelis observed Independence Day in lockdown, this year celebrations are back in full force!

The new CH-53K King Stallion will be an easy transition for air force pilots and crews, who already fly the earlier model of the same chopper.

Six Iran-backed fighters were killed and weapons depots were also struck in the airstrike blamed on Israel.

Take a look back at Blue Flag 2019, one of the most advanced international Air Force exercises in history, which was held in Israel.

You'll be amazed by what the IDF accomplished on the shortest day of the year, December 21.

Israeli Air Force pays tribute to Sean Connery with 1967 photograph alongside legendary IAF commander.

The Israeli prime minister warned Iran's proxy in Gaza, Hamas, that the IDF would deliver a crushing blow if it allows Palestinians to attack Israel with balloon bombs.

A missile depot and other weapons warehouses were also destroyed, reported Syrian media.

Israel's brand new Seventh Wing unit is unlike anything the Middle East has ever seen before.

Newly inducted Israeli Air Force pilots were asked 10 questions about one of the toughest courses in the IDF. Watch and find out what they said!

On Tuesday, Israel joined its greatest ally the U.S. for air exercises with the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

This recent graduate of Israel's rigorous flight academy is a proud, religiously observant Jewish woman of color.

Israel's next generation of air defense technology remains a critical part of the battle to keep the Jewish state and its citizens safe.

Israeli Air Force pilots took to the skies recently to strut their stuff alongside jets from the U.K., Germany and Italy.

'In a major operational effort, we have thwarted an attack against Israel by the Iranian Quds force and Shi’ite militias,' Netanyahu stated.

These latest attacks occur just two days after Holocaust Remembrance Day and five days ahead of Israel's Independence Day.

Here's the awe-inspiring story of how a tiny, newly formed nation cobbled together an air force in the shadow of World War II.