## Iran and Israel's Air Forces and Aerial Defense Systems
Personnel: 37,000
Limited due to international sanctions, primarily consisting of Russian jets and aging U.S. models.
Estimated to have a low-thousand strong arsenal of pilotless planes designed for target strikes.
Possesses over 3,500 surface-to-surface missiles, with some carrying half-tonne warheads. However, the number capable of reaching Israel is likely lower.
Relies on a mix of Russian and domestically produced surface-to-air missile and air defense systems.
Occasional successes through strategic attacks.
Relatively weak air force compared to Israel, dependence on outdated aircraft, and limited comprehensive air defenses.
Aircraft: Advanced, U.S.-supplied fleet with hundreds of F-15, F-16, and F-35 multipurpose jet fighters.
Pioneer in drone technology, with Heron pilotless planes capable of extended flight times and Delilah loitering munitions with a range of 250 km.
Believed to have developed long-range surface-to-surface missiles, but neither confirms nor denies this.
Multi-layered aerial defense system developed with U.S. help, including Arrow-3 (high-altitude), Arrow-2 (lower altitude), David's Sling (mid-range), and Iron Dome (short-range).
Advanced air force, robust multi-layered aerial defense system, and coalition-strength defenses with the U.S.
Lacks long-range bombers and Delilah's range falls short of the Gulf.
While Iran's air force is relatively weak compared to Israel's, its reliance on occasional successes and its arsenal of drones and missiles pose a threat. Israel, on the other hand, boasts a technologically advanced air force and a robust multi-layered aerial defense system, making it well-equipped to counter potential attacks.