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 Watch: IAF Commander Flies the "Adir" F-35I for the First TimeIAF Commander Amir Eshel flies F35 for the first time, says aircraft part of larger system to upgrade the IAF's capabilities. F-35 boasts Israeli technology, can challenge Iranian threatLockheed Martin executive praises capabilities of F-35, says it incorporates advanced Israeli technology. Watch: F-35 fighter jets finally arriveIsrael receives the F-35 stealth fighter jet, the most advanced military aircraft in the world. The aircraft features Israeli technologyDoes Israel need the F-35?Israel will be receiving 50 jets from the U.S. What does this mean for the Israeli Air Force? Watch: First Israeli F-35 refuels on its way to IsraelIDF prepares to receive its first F-35 stealth fighter next week. Lockheed Martin selects Israel for F-35 training centerIsrael and US defense cooperation took another leap forward. Lockheed-Martin will build an F-35 training center in the Negev desert.Watch: Maiden flight of Israel's first F-35 'Adir' fighter jetIsrael's first stealth fighter passes with flying colors on maiden flight. US considers using F-35 fighter jets against ISISGeneral explains that US Air Force won't send F-35s to Syria, but they may join F-22 Raptors in attacking ISIS. Watch: Israel receives its first stealth fighter, the F-35Israeli Air Force gets F-35, its first 5th generation fighter and first stealth aircraft. Israel to receive first F-35 fighter jet todayIDF to take possession of the first F-35 exported from the US this afternoon. Arutz Sheva will have live coverage. IAF general brushes aside worries about F-35Brig-Gen Tal Kalman says he is confident F-35 will boost IAF's regional advantage, warns of regional arms race. IAI becoming industry leader; awarded two mega contractsIAI awarded multimillion dollar contracts from Boeing and Lockheed Martin to build parts for Boeing 777x and Lockheed Martin F-35s. Biden: We'll Deliver New F-35s to Israel in 2015At an Independence Day celebration, Vice President promises new fighter jets to Israel next year. First F-35s to Land in December 2016Lockheed reps visit Israel 20 months ahead of first advanced jets, and bring an F-35 flight demonstrator with them. F-35 Stealth Jet's Gun Won't Work Till 2019The reason Israel cut its purchase? US's jet of the future's gun to be useless for years - and then will be crippled by laughably low ammo. Israel Cuts F-35 Purchase from 31 to 14 JetsIntelligence Minister says other jets have much better maneuverability, weapons carrying capabilities.New Plant for Producing F-35 Aircraft Wings Opened Near Airport$2.7B deal between Israel, US for F-35 production kicks off; Defense Minister insists it proves a strong bond with US despite arguments.Pentagon: US to Buy 43 More F-35 Stealth Fighters$4 billion deal comes on same day as announcement of US sale of F-35 squadron to Israel.Deal: US to Sell Israel Squadron of F-35 Stealth Jets$2.7 billion dollar deal to be deducted from US aid funds; deal announced amid high tensions in US-Israel relations.100th F-35 CelebratedLockheed Martin celebrated the production of its 100th F-35 Lightning II. Israel is to be among the first to receive the jet.Israeli Company to Produce 'Next Generation' F-35 HelmetsDefense Minister congratulates Elbit Systems, after Israeli company selected in project to develop new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Defense Minister: F-35 'a Cornerstone' for IAFMinister Yaalon visits assembly line at Lockheed Martin factory in Texas, gets close look at F-35.Defense Minister Off to US to Meet Hagel, View F-35Minister Moshe Yaalon will meet key senators and take a look at the stealth fighter jet that the IAF is to obtain in a few years. Israel to be First in World with F-35 Fighter JetsLockheed Martin Aircraft announces Israel will be the first nation to receive its F-35 stealth fighter jets. Panetta’s Visit Sealed F-35 War Plane Sale to IsraelThe Pentagon approved Israeli electronic warfare equipment for the F-35 stealth fighter jet, whose wings will be built by Israel. Pentagon, Lockheed Martin Agree on Israeli F-35sPentagon, Lockheed Martin agree to enhance electronic warfare equipment on the F-35 jet and integrate Israeli-unique systems. Turkey Announces Purchase of 100 F-35sAnkara announced it plans to purchase 100 F-35 joint strike fighters in a move that could erode Israel's regional air superiority. F-35 Stealth Fighter to Be Based in NegevThe F-35 stealth fighter planes purchased from the US by Israel will be based east of Be’er Sheva, the IDF announces. US to Sell F-16 to Egypt in Grapel DealEgypt came out a big winner in the deal for Ilan Grapel: the US will sell Cairo the F-16 fighter, while Israel frees 25 prisoners.Hackers Hit Lockheed-Martin, Supplier of F-35 for IsraelHackers hit Lockheed-Martin, the supplier of F-35 warplanes to Israel. The Pentagon says security was not breached, but data was stolen.The Search is On: Name that Plane!The IDF announces that it is seeking the help of the public in finding – not a missing person, but a name for its newest plane.Deficiencies Found in American F-35 Fighter JetsThe United States Department of Defense has acknowledged deficiencies and technical shortcomings in the coveted F-35 fighter jets.Barak: 20 Jets Outweigh PM's Political DiscomfortDefense Minister says Obama's offer would give Israel a total of 40 stealth fighters, which it wanted originally but could not afford.Israel Signs F-35 AgreementIsrael signs agreement to buy F-35 aircraft from the US, future purchases expected.Final Approval for F-35 PurchaseF-35 purchase from U.S. gets final approval, Netanyahu says deal will “significantly” improve IDF capability.Israel Moves Forward on F-35 – with Israeli FeaturesIsrael moves forward on F-35 purchase after getting permission to install Israeli features, may build F-35 wings.DM Barak's F-35 Decision to be ReconsideredFinance Min. objects to buying radar-evading planes; Netanyahu agrees to reconsider. Deal comes with defense contracts worth more than the planes.F-35s Might Not Reach Israel in Time to Stop IranDefense analysts in Israel raise questions about F-35 warplane's cost, effectiveness, and delivery date, which might not be in time to stop Iran.Barak Gives Thumbs Up for F-35 Advanced FighterDefense Minister approves purchasing the US advanced F-35 Stealth fighter plane that he said will maintain Israel’s aerial superiority.Israeli Concern Prompts Modification of US-Saudi DealUS agreement not to sell advanced weapons and aircraft to Saudis may have prompted Israel to buy F-35.Israel and US Near Deal for F-35 Advanced Fighter PlaneIsrael nears a $3 billion deal for the F-35 plane that would give it a significant military advantage, a US official says. Video: F-35 in flight. |
