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1,000th Aircraft in Military Airlift Operation Arrives in Israel

Israel Ministry of Defense

19/11/2025

The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) announces that the 1,000th aircraft in the comprehensive military equipment and weapons airlift operation, which commenced immediately following the outbreak of war, has landed in Israel this morning (Wednesday). The aircraft, operated by Challenge Airlines IL and carrying extensive military equipment, was received at the airport by IMOD Director General Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram.

Since the outbreak of war, the IMOD and IDF have been conducting a cross-continental logistics airlift operation on a scale unprecedented since the establishment of the state, providing comprehensive support for all of the IDF's current and future needs. To date, over 120,000 tons of military equipment, munitions, weapons systems, and protective gear have been transferred to Israel via 1,000 aircraft and approximately 150 maritime vessels.

This joint operation is led by the IMOD's Defense Procurement Directorate (DPD), through the International Defense Transportation Unit, the IMOD Missions to the U.S. and Berlin, the IDF Planning and Force Build-Up Directorate, and the Israeli Air Force (IAF). Through this operation, advanced munitions, weapons, armored vehicles, medical equipment, communications systems, and personal protective equipment have been procured and transported to Israel.

Alongside efforts to expand Israel's defense production base, the air and maritime transport operation serves as a critical component in maintaining the operational continuity of the defense system, replenishing full stockpiles for emergencies, and ensuring rapid and precise responses to the needs of combat units in various theaters.

IMOD Director General, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram: "Over the past two years, the IMOD has led a tremendous effort to ensure the supply of weapons, equipment, technology, and everything required to enable the IDF to fight and prevail. The 1,000th aircraft that landed today represents another crucial link in the strategic supply chain for the State of Israel. We will continue to operate according to the IMOD's strategy on two parallel tracks: on one hand, strengthening Israel's defense production base to ensure manufacturing independence, and on the other hand, strengthening cooperation and political and defense relations with our allies around the world, to maintain such an airlift, both in routine and emergencies, and to further strengthen the IDF's capabilities."

The IMOD Director General also expressed his gratitude to the Israel Airport Authority, the Civil Aviation Authority, and all partner companies for their significant contribution to this national effort.