Regional Air Closures Lock Down Middle East as Conflict Grows
The escalating military conflict between Israel and Iran has halted civilian airport operations in the Middle East.
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Airlines Scramble to Reroute Flights Following Iran Missile Attack
Several flights are being redirected while others have diverted.
Simulating a Bombing Raid in an F-16
The historic 1981 Israeli operation took out Iraq’s Osirak nuclear reactor.
Pentagon Confirms U.S. Flying Surveillance Drones Over Gaza
U.S. Special Operations Forces are operating an estimated seven MQ-9 Reaper UAVs, conducting daily flights over the war-torn area in an effort to locate hostages.
DOD Notes ‘Significant Threat’ of Escalation Amid Israel-Hamas War
Department of Defense leadership repositioned a carrier strike group and bolstered forces amid what Pentagon officials maintain is a rising threat against U.S. forces in the region.
More U.S. Fighters Deploy as Part of Carrier Battle Group Heading to Mediterranean
The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group will offer options to help dissuade a second front opening, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
Israeli Air Force Lashes Gaza in Airstrike Bombardment
In the days since Islamic militant group Hamas staged a multifront surprise attack, the Israeli Air Force says it has dropped 6,000 bombs.
Deadly Siege Marks Hamas’ Effective Use of Combat Drone Swarm
Both sides in the growing conflict have deployed drones but are using them in different ways—and with different results.
What the Israeli Air Force Has in the Sky
As the Middle East country wages war against Islamic militant group Hamas, FLYING takes a look at its fighter fleet.
Carriers Scuttle Flights to Israel as FAA Tells Pilots to ‘Exercise Caution’
While international flights were suspended, Israeli airline El Al ramped up flights amid the country’s unprecedented call-up of 300,000 reserve troops.
