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In an exclusive June 2006 interview, Israeli Air Force (IAF) chief procurement officer Brigadier-General Ze'ev Snir told Israeli media that the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter was a key part of their IAF recapitalization plans, and that Israel intended to buy over 100 of
The stealth aircraft arrived at Nevatim Air Force Base in southern Israel, bringing the total number of F-35s in Israel’s possession to 36.
Surrounded by hostile neighbors, Israel has long realized how imperative it is to strengthen its defenses and military capabilities.
Three more F-35Is landed on 25 April at Nevatim Air Base in southern Israel. (Photo: IDF) Almost half of the 50 F-35s ordered by Israel have been delivered. The IDF on 26 April confirmed the delivery of three more F-35A aircraft to the Israeli Air Force (IAF). The aircraft (designated F-35I Adir in IAF service) landed on 25 April at Nevatim Air Base in southern Israel. They will be flown by 116 Squadron IAF. According to Shephard Defence Insight, this brings to 23 the number of F-35Is delivered to the IAF out of 50 ordered. Meanwhile, Israeli newspaper Walla reported on 20 April that the IA...