Key Points and Summary - Israel’s F-16I Sufa (“Storm”) is the most customized F-16 ever fielded, built to give the Israeli Air Force day-one strike reach, payload, and survivability at modest cost.

The new paint scheme of Top Aces’ F-16 mimics that of the Russian Su-57 “Felon” fighter jet. On Aug. 4, 2025, one of Top Aces’ former Israeli Air Force F-16A Netz aircraft was spotted flying for the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Paul Iddon is a freelance journalist focused on Middle East affairs. Israel’s ongoing war in the Gaza Strip, launched after the ...