116 Squadron (Israel)

116th Squadron IAF
טייסת 116
Logo of the Squadron
Active1952 – present
Country Israel
Allegiance Israel Defense Forces
Branch Israeli Air Force
TypeStealth Aircraft fighter squadron
RoleStealth operations
Garrison/HQNevatim Airbase
Nickname(s)Lions of the South
Aircraft flown
FighterF-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.