The F-35 is the fighter plane of the future that will allow Israel to maintain its aerial superiority and its technological advantage in the region ... The F-35 will give the IAF better capabilities, both near and far, to help strengthen Israel's national security.

Apr 11, 2025 · An F-35 in “beast mode” can lug an extra 22,000 pounds of internal and external weapons. ... When Israel first acquired the F-35, it became the first nation outside of the Joint Strike Fighter ...

Jun 4, 2024 · Israel’s Defense Ministry on Tuesday officially signed a deal with the United States to procure a third F-35 fighter jet squadron. The ministry said a delegation to the US signed a letter of...

Mar 18, 2025 · Israel’s F-35 fleet gives it a distinct edge, with the US consistently providing maintenance and abundant spare parts. Being the only nation with its own sustainment and upgrade system, Israel can test and implement changes, including software updates, on its own. The IAF even has a specially configured test F-35 to facilitate these efforts ...

Mar 16, 2025 · Israel strengthens its air force with three new F-35s, moving toward a fleet of 75 by 2027, alongside other key upgrades.

6 days ago · Before the Mavi Marmara incident, Israel-Turkey relations were cordial. In the 1990s and 2000s, Israeli technicians modernized Turkey’s older American F-4 Phantom II fighter jets, which are ...

On June 22, 2016, the IAF received the first F-35 Adir for Israel. The IAF's F-35 fleet was declared operationally capable in December 2017, marking the completion of an intensive integration and training effort conducted at Nevatim AFB, Israel.

Jun 5, 2024 · JERUSALEM — Israel’s Ministry of Defense has signed a $3 billion deal with the US government for a third squadron of twenty-five F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, the government announced Tuesday.

Mar 18, 2025 · The arrival of the new fifth generation fighter jets means that Israel’s growing F-35 fleet has expanded to 42 out of 50 in the original order. The new fighter jets are expected to further boost the Israeli Air Force’s aerial superiority against any foes in …

Mar 16, 2025 · Israel significantly enhanced its F-35 fighters, tailoring them for potential long-range strikes against Iran through a combination of innovative upgrades and classified technologies. The IDF focused on extending the jets’ operational range, a critical factor for reaching Iranian targets without mid-air refueling.