The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have released striking footage of the preparation and takeoffs of their F‑35I “Adir”, F‑16I “Sufa” and F‑15I “Ra’am” jets during a major aerial offensive carried out under Operation Strength of the Lion.
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According to information shared on the IDF’s official Telegram channel, more than 200 combat aircraft participated in the mission, hitting over 100 strategic targets on Iranian territory.
F‑15I. Telegram @idf_telegram
During the offensive, the modern F‑35I “Adir” jets flew in “beast mode”, carrying external JDAM bombs to maximize their offensive capacity. Meanwhile, the F‑15I and F‑16I were armed with laser-guided munitions, used in precision bombings against high-value targets.
The Israeli F‑35I fleet has already accumulated more than 15,000 flight hours and now regularly operates with external weaponry, significantly enhancing its strike power.
F‑16I
The F‑15I and F‑16I, in turn, continue to play a dual role of air superiority and deep strike, launching precision bombs at targets in critical areas of Iran.
Source and images: IDF | Telegram @idf_telegram. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
