According to a report by journalist Blumenthal, the Israeli defense establishment has identified a significant acceleration in the rehabilitation of the Syrian Air Force, including new pilot recruitment and training, and a first exercise using Sukhoi fighter jets in northern Syria over the past 24 hours.
The Israeli defense establishment has observed that Syria is significantly accelerating the rehabilitation of its air force, a year and eight months after the IDF declared its destruction during the collapse of the Assad regime, according to a report by journalist Blumenthal. The assessment notes that Syria has resumed pilot recruitment and training using training aircraft and helicopters, and conducted a first exercise with Sukhoi fighter jets in northern Syria within the past 24 hours.
Earlier today, The Zioneer reported that at least two Syrian Su-22M3/M4 fighter-bombers were observed conducting training sorties over several provinces in northern Syria, indicating that air force activity is resuming. The rehabilitation comes despite Israeli operations that had previously crippled Syrian air capabilities. The Syrian Air Force, once a significant regional force, was largely neutralized during the 2024 campaign that coincided with the fall of the Assad regime. The new training activity suggests a gradual rebuilding effort, though the scope and readiness level remain unclear.
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