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American equipment in Israeli service is often extensively modified to fit the IDF’s unique mission.

The “Tiger” is one of U.S. aerospace industry’s largest export successes.

If confrontations between Chinese aircraft and foreign warships increase, jets like the JH-7 would seem to have a place in China's security strategy.

Built for Speed, America Sold the F-5E Tiger Jet Around the World The F-5E modernization program continued through the 2000s and 2010s, with the final jet being delivered in 2013. Here's What You Need To Remember: The program began in the 2000s when a contract was awarded to the Brazilian firm Embraer to modernize forty-six F-5Es with European and Israeli technology. The F-5E “Tiger” is one of U.S. aerospace industry’s largest export successes. Designed as a budget lightweight fighter, the F-5E is still operated by many nations around the world despite the availability of more modern f...

The Israelis take American equipment and make it their own. Here's What You Need To Remember: The IDF has a unique mission. American equipment isn't totally suited for the desert, but with a few modifications it has secured Israel victory after victory. The Israel Defense Forces field a wide variety of American military equipment, due to significant amounts of American military aid to Israel. However, American equipment has not always been the best suited to the tough desert and urban conditions encountered by the IDF. As a result, American equipment in Israeli service is often extensively m...