F-35

New footage:

Israeli F-35 jets make their way to bomb Iran

The IDF has published new footage of Adir F-35i fighter jets en route to strike Iranian regime targets.

'Target is down'

First footage: F35-I brings down Iranian fighter jet

IDF releases first footage from the ‘Adir’ (F-35I) fighter jet shooting down an Iranian fighter jet (YAK-130) over the skies of Tehran.

As Iran threat looms:

Israel's Air Force gets another tool to even the odds

Three new Lockheed Martin F-35i “Adir" fighter jets arrived at Nevatim Airbase and will join the 116th Squadron and the 140th Squadron.

Report:

Turkey seeks to return Russian S-400s to rejoin US F-35 program

Turkey reportedly asks Russia to take back its S-400 missile systems, signaling an attempt by Ankara to restore US ties, lift sanctions, and rejoin the F-35 stealth fighter program.

US: Turkey must drop Russian S-400 to rejoin F-35

US envoy Tom Barrack says talks with Turkey on rejoining the F-35 program show promise, but Ankara must abandon the Russian S-400 system before any breakthrough can be achieved.

Gary Willig:

F-35 sales put the lie to Zionist-AIPAC conspiracies

The conspiracy theory of Israeli control of America is a myth and has always been a myth, but this sale clinches it. Opinion.

Dr. Avi Perry:

The downgraded F-35 going to the Saudis is still a threat

Israel is right to be wary of the Saudi F-35 deal for many reasons - read them below. Opinion.

Israel:

'US F-35 sale to Saudis won’t undermine our military edge'

Israel says its military edge will remain intact despite US plans to sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia.

White House:

US-Saudi pact includes F-35s, tanks, and $1 trillion investment

After Trump-MBS meeting, the White House announces that the US and Saudi Arabia sealed nearly $1 trillion in deals, including F-35 sales, nuclear energy, AI, and critical minerals.

Trump:

F-35s sold to Saudi Arabia will be 'similar level' to Israel's

During meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, US President Donald Trump says Israel and Saudi Arabia 'are at a level where they should get top of the line.'

IDF to political echelon:

F-35 sale to Saudis endangers Israeli security

The military is warning that if the Saudis acquire the US-made F-35 stealth fighter jets, Israel would lose air superiority in the region.

Trump: US will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia

US President says America will sell advanced stealth fighters to Saudi Arabia, despite Israel's objections, says that the Saudis "have been a great ally."

US organization voices opposition to F-35 sale to Saudis

Americans for a Safe Israel is calling on Congress to act to prevent future sales of advanced weapon systems to Middle Eastern authoritarian regimes.

Saudis have not given up on a Palestinian state

Source in the Saudi royal family tells Israeli media that they would not normalize ties with Israel without a 'two-state solution based on the 1967 borders.'

Message to US

Israel opposes sale of F-35s to Saudi Arabia

Minister Ron Dermer conveyed Israel’s opposition in Washington, emphasizing concerns about losing Israel’s aerial superiority and the potential transfer of sensitive security information to Russia and China.

Trump plan with Saudi Arabia threatens Israeli air superiority

The planned deal would allow Saudi Arabia to buy the F-35, which has clear implications for Israeli air superiority in the region.

Report:

Trump to approve F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia during MBS visit

Bloomberg reports that Trump is expected to approve a deal allowing Saudi Arabia to buy F-35 jets during MBS’s visit.

Arab NGO loses UK court bid to halt F-35 parts flow to Israel

UK Court of Appeal backs government decision to continue F-35 parts exports to Israel, rejecting Al-Haq’s challenge despite concerns over Gaza conflict implications.

Report: US mulls Saudi request for 48 F-35s

The US is weighing a Saudi request to buy 48 F-35 jets, according to Reuters, a move that could shift the regional balance and test Israel’s military edge.

IDF welcomes three new fighter jets

Three new F-35i "Adir" fighter jets landed at Nevatim Air Base and will join the 116th squadron.

Israel signs $3 billion deal to purchase 3rd F-35 squadron

Deal finalized to procure 25 F-35 'Adir' aircraft. Deliveries to start in 2028, will raise total number of F-35s in IAF to 75.

Watch: Israeli F-35 intercepts cruise missile

IAF reveals: This is how an F-35 fighter plane intercepted a cruise missile, and how the 'Arrow' intercepted a surface-to-surface missile.

South Carolina:

Debris from F-35 jet which went missing located

Debris field identified as remains of F-35 fighter jet that went missing near Charleston, South Carolina, after its pilot ejected.

US F-35 missing after pilot forced to eject

South Caroline residents asked to assist military in locating missing 5th-generation fighter.

Purchase of 3rd F-35 squadron begins

Arrival of latest 'Adir' squadron in Israel to begin in 2027 at a rate of 3 aircraft a year.

IAF receives three new F-35s

The newly delivered fighters bring Israel's fleet of F-35s to 39.

Israel to purchase 3rd F-35 squadron

Israel to have 75 F-35 stealth aircraft following latest purchase.

F-35 forced to land after bird strike during Indepence Day

Pilot unharmed, plane suffers minor damage after being struck by a bird during flyover in the Negev, landing at base.

5th generation F35 stealth aircraft deploy to Poland

Royal Netherlands Air Force F35A Lightning based out of Leeuwarden Air Base joins NATO's Eastern Flank.

IAF to participate in US Air Force “Red Flag” exercise

The exercise will take place over the course of two weeks and will include a wide range of training drills.

Following Texas crash:

Israeli air force grounds its most advanced fighter jets

After an American F-35 B fighter jet crashed two weeks ago the Israeli Air Force has decided to ground its own F-35s until further notice.

Watch: F-35 jet crashes on landing in naval base, pilot ejects

One of the most advanced pilot jets in the world crashes while trying to land in Fort Worth, Texas.

IDF, US Armed Forces hold aerial joint exercises

Joint exercises of F-35s, F-16s, and F-15s simulate various scenarios, including aerial refueling.

Watch:

Israeli F-35s fly together with US B-52 bombers

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US Air Force fighter jet crashes in Utah

The jet was on its way back from a training mission. The pilot safely ejected and no one was injured

Report: Israeli F-35s flying over Iran

Saudi news site reports Israeli military aircraft have flown over Iran multiple times in recent months.

IAF: F-35 fleet to undergo inspection after US tipoff

Following US decision to ground F-35 aircraft, Israel orders thorough and careful inspection of its fleet.

Report: UAE threatens to pull out of deal to buy US F-35s

US security requirements to protect systems from Chinese espionage reportedly too onerous for UAE.

US intends to move forward with sale of F-35s to UAE

US official says Washington intends to move forward with sale F-35 jets to UAE which was agreed upon during Trump administration.

First time: Israeli F-35 in international exercise

Israel's newest, most advanced combat aircraft to be used in exercise with US, British, and Italian counterparts for first time.

Israel gets three more F-35 stealth fighters

F-35I 'Adir' fighter jets delivered to Israel Air Force Sunday.

Top Democrats still want to slow down sale of F-35s to the UAE

Senate Democrats introduce bill hampering sale of F-35 stealth fighters to the United Arab Emirates.

Biden to proceed with UAE arms sale

Biden administration tells Congress it is proceeding with deal to sell more than $23 billion in weapons to UAE, including F-35s.

UAE confident F-35 deal will go through

UAE ambassador to Washington says he is confident the sale of F-35 jets will go through after review by Biden administration.

Blinken: We very much support the Abraham Accords

Secretary of State explains halt of F-35 sale to UAE is a typical move when a new administration comes in.

'F-35 to the Emirates? This is at the expense of our security'

Former Minister Matan Vilnai tells Arutz Sheva that Israel should be very concerned about the US sale of F-35 aircraft to the UAE.

UAE signs agreement to purchase F-35s from US

UAE and US sign agreement on sale of F-35 jets and armed drones just before Trump leaves office.

IAF Commander opposes US sale of F-35 to UAE

Air Force commander says a situation in which more advanced aircraft are moving in the region is less ideal for Israel.

US:

F-35 deal with Emirates underway

US Senate rejects two proposals to prevent sale of F-35 planes to UAE.

Senate rejects efforts to block F-35 sale to UAE

US Senate votes down motions to block Trump administration's plan to sell drones and F-35 fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates.

'Israel is very comfortable with sale of F-35s to UAE'

Ambassador Ron Dermer says he is more concerned about US possibly returning to Iran deal than about its sale of F-35 jets to the UAE.

US Senators seek to block sale of drones to UAE

Two Democrats and one Republican will introduce legislation seeking to halt Trump administration’s sale of drones and other weapons to UAE.

Watch: Israel offers world's 1st F-35 Fighter Jet simulation

Civilians are now able to simulate a full F-35 fighter jet flight including battle scenarios - 'We're on technological edge.'

What will Israel get in return for American sale of F35s to UAE?

Congress to debate $10b arms deal including sale of F-35s to UAE. Why has Israel agreed?

White House notifies Congress of intention to sell F-35 to UAE

Washington intends to sell 50 advanced F-35 fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates after Israel signals it will not oppose sale.

Why the uproar about selling F-35s to the UAE?

Biden's team has entered the argument about selling F-35 jets to the UAE motivated by vote getting, but why the ex-IDF generals? Op-ed.

Biden campaign 'concerned' over F-35 sale to UAE

Biden's top foreign policy adviser says Biden would make sure Israel's qualitative military advantage is preserved.

Israel will not oppose US sale of F-35s to UAE

Defense Minister Gantz says negotiations on sale of F-35s to UAE were concealed from the defense establishment.

MK Shlomo Karhi:

'Sovereignty not abolished, will yet happen'

MK Karhi sees UAE agreement in broad Knesset consensus as solemn event, not discussion of pros and cons. What about sovereignty? F-35 deal?

'Qatar F-35 deal can lead to instability'

Analyst from Arab gulf tells Arutz Sheva: Qatar & Iran have military collaboration, F35 in Qatar means advanced weapons in the wrong hands