116 Squadron (Israel)
| 116th Squadron IAF | |
|---|---|
| טייסת 116 | |
Logo of the Squadron | |
| Active | 1952 – present |
| Country | Israel |
| Allegiance | Israel Defense Forces |
| Branch | Israeli Air Force |
| Type | Stealth Aircraft fighter squadron |
| Role | Stealth operations |
| Garrison/HQ | Nevatim Airbase |
| Nickname(s) | Lions of the South |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | F-35I |
116 Squadron of the Israeli Air Force, also known as Lions of the South Squadron (former Flying Wing and Defenders of the South Squadron), is an F-35I Adir stealth fighter squadron based at Nevatim Airbase. They once flew the F-16A/B.