Introduction This is a survey of Israeli aviation, defence and aircraft scale modelling magazines. All magazines are Hebrew text only, unless otherwise stated. For other nations, check our country by country listing. An alphabetical index of titles is also available, as is a list of useful magazine shops which deal with new or secondhand magazines. Quick jump: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

	'Ba'Avir' [Ba'Avir Publications, ISSN ?] 'Ba'Avir' (In The Air) was a bi-monthly magazine published and edited by Danny Shalom. It first appeared circa 1990 and ceased publication in 1998. No futher information. Ceased publication
	'BaMachane' [Israel Defence Forces, ISSN 0771-7671] Title translates as 'In The Base', but usually referred to as 'IDF Journal'. Official magazine of the Israeli Defence Forces. Published bi-weekly in Hebrew, and distributed to all the IDF's units and it's veterans. A4 size with 64 pages each issue. Covers all the IDF, including it's air force, and has exclusive news, stories, photographs and interviews with key military figures. Current Further information: BaMachane Website (in Hebrew).
	'BIAF - Israel Aviation & Space Magazine' [BIAF, ISSN 0302-8194] First launched in 1972 and published three times per year. It reached issue 90 in July 2002. BIAF is the official publication of the Israeli Society of Aeronautics & Astronautics. It covers almost every aspect of aviation and space activities and developments in Israel, and features historical articles on aircraft of the Israeli Air Force and a books review section. Edited by Yehuda Borovik. Current Further information: BIAF Website (in Hebrew with English pages soon).
	'Born In Battle' [Eshel-Dramit Ltd, ISSN 0931-7317] First published in 1978. Initially published quarterly but later bi-monthly. A magazine covering military and defence matters with English only text. The first 7 issues featured only a single subject in each issue, but later issues contained several feature articles. A4 size, with 48-64 pages each, illustrated with many b+w and colour photos and some line drawings. The feature articles mostly concerned Israeli and Middle East related military topics, both current and historical, but with increasing coverage of the armed forces worldwide. From 1984 the subtitle 'Defence Update' was added and the magazine became monthly. It contained news and reviews about new products and defence programmes - highlighting Israeli and international activities. It continued to include good coverage of military aircraft update programmes. By 1986 'Defence Update International' had become the main title of the magazine. It ceased publication in 1989, in favour of an on-line website magazine. Ceased Publication [*] Contents Listing, No.1 - No.100
	'Israel Air Force Magazine' [Israeli Air Force, ISSN 2712-2686] First published in 1948. Originally published monthly, in 1978 it changed to 6 times per year. A glossy A4 size magazine with many colour photos. The number of pages varies, but in recent years is around 100. Typical contents: IDF/AF news (equipment, people, Middle East events), letters, aerospace news worldwide, several feature articles on civil and military aviation. By September 2002 it had reached issue No.247. Hebrew title is "Bit'on Heyl Ha'Avir". Also reported with the ISSN 0006-3878. Current[Subscribe] Further information: IAF Website (in Hebrew and English).
	'Kne-Mida' [IPMS-Israel, ISSN ?] IPMS Israel was first established in 1988, and started publishing a quarterly magazine (called 'Scale' in Hebrew) for its members in the same year. It soon achieved a world-wide reputation for its detailed information, accuracy and professionalism. In recent years Kne-Mida has been published twice a year. In September 2002 it had reached issue No.36. The magazine concentrates on modelling the weapons and equipment of the Israeli Defence Forces, past and present. Each A4 size issue includes b+w photos, colour artwork and line drawings. Each magazine contains two main articles, about a specific aircraft and an armoured vehicle, which are followed by rare, original pictures during IAF/IDF service, detailed drawings and colour scheme plates. Kne-Mida, although written in Hebrew, contains also English captions, accompanied by a short English summary, for our foreign subscribers. However, Kne-Mida is kept under a close supervision by IDF censors, and is obliged by their restrictions. Membership is open to non-Israelis. Note: IPMS Israel only accept subscriptions in US Dollars. Current Further information: IPMS ISRAEL, P.O. BOX 65131, TEL-AVIV 61651, ISRAEL. IPMS Israel Website (in Hebrew and English).
	'Military Enthusiast' [Eshel-Dramit Ltd, ISSN 965-256-013-7] First published September 1980. Monthly defence topics magazine. English only text. 34-38 pages each, mainly b+w photos with some colour photos, full colour centrespread. The contents comprised a number of relatively short, but highly illustrated, feature articles on defence forces and equipment worldwide: AFVs, ships, military aviation etc. Most issues feature some aspect of the Israeli Defence Forces extensive combat experience. Incorporated into 'Defence Update International' magazine in 1984 and ceased publication with issue 33. Ceased Publication [*] Contents Listing, Vol.1 No.1 - Vol.6 No.33