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Israel's Air Force Triples Airstrikes with New Tactics

3/21/2026

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Israel Boosts Airstrikes

Israel's air force has adopted new tactics that enable a significant increase in airstrikes.
Jets now take off at a steeper angle, reaching high altitudes faster and reducing midair refueling.
The change enabled the air force to conduct a year's worth of strikes in 18 days, deploying 50–100 aircraft per mission.
Israeli intelligence targeted key Iranian figures, including Ali Larijani and Gholamreza Soleimani, demonstrating the effectiveness of their operational strategies.

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Israel Boosts Airstrikes

Israel's air force has adopted new tactics that enable a significant increase in airstrikes.
Jets now take off at a steeper angle, reaching high altitudes faster and reducing midair refueling.
The change enabled the air force to conduct a year's worth of strikes in 18 days, deploying 50–100 aircraft per mission.
Israeli intelligence targeted key Iranian figures, including Ali Larijani and Gholamreza Soleimani, demonstrating the effectiveness of their operational strategies.

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