Israel is buying an additional batch of fifth-generation F-35A Lightning II fighters. This was reported by
What is known
The Israeli Air Force is armed with50 aircraft manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The new deal involves the purchase of another 25 fighter jets for $3 billion. The contract will be financed from US aid funds.
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The Israeli version of the F-35A is called the F-35I Adir.It is distinguished by the presence of additional aviation electronics, which is being developed by companies from Israel. In particular, the aircraft is equipped with an Israeli-made electronic warfare system.
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Israel wanted to use its owncomponents, because believed that within 10 years the stealth capabilities of the F-35 could lose effectiveness. In addition, the Adir version can carry Israeli Spice-100, Python-5 and Stunner missiles along with MPR-500 bombs.
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The purchase of 25 aircraft will make the Israeli fleetThe F-35 is the second largest in the world outside of the US. In the first place is Japan, whose Self-Defense Forces ordered almost 150 fighters in the F-35A and F-35B modifications.