Israeli authorities are set to charge two active-duty Air Force technicians with spying for Iran, according to reports from KAN News and Anadolu Agency. The suspects worked as F-15 technicians at Tel Nof Airbase near Ashdod.

The two men are accused of assisting the enemy during wartime by leaking sensitive documents, including F-15 engine schematics and a photograph of a flight instructor. One suspect may face upgraded charges of treason. Eight other soldiers at the base are under investigation for allegedly failing to report the activities despite being aware of them.

The suspects were reportedly tasked with gathering information on National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and former Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi. The case highlights ongoing Iranian efforts to penetrate Israeli military units during the current conflict.

The infiltration of F-15 technicians at a major airbase represents a serious internal threat. Leaked technical documents could help Iran improve its targeting of Israeli aircraft or develop countermeasures. If more personnel were involved or if higher-level information was compromised, it could severely damage operational security during wartime.

The case undermines confidence in personnel screening and highlights the difficulty of detecting insider threats. Investigations and tightened security measures will impose additional administrative and operational costs on the Israeli Air Force at a time when readiness against Iran is critical.

This incident is part of a broader Iranian effort to recruit insiders within Israeli institutions. The targeting of technical personnel at key airbases shows Tehran’s focus on degrading Israel’s qualitative military edge through espionage rather than direct confrontation.

Sources

• Anadolu Agency — Israel to charge 2 Air Force technicians with spying for Iran
• Jerusalem Post — Two Israel Air Force technicians charged with spying for Iran