F-35

Israel Aerospace Industries delivers 350th fighter jet wing for F-35 to Lockheed Martin

Katz hints that F-35s used against Iran in 2025 could be used again soon.

VP and Director of the Aviation Division at IAI Yaakov Berkowitz, CEO of IAI Boaz Levy, US Ambassador to Israel, Defense Minister Israel Katz,  Vice President of Operations at Lockheed Martin Nick Drzyk, and others.
Turkey's 'Kaan' fighter jet seen during runway tests at its facilities in Ankara, March 17, 2023

Turkey, Saudi Arabia looking to cooperate on new '5th-generation' warplane - report

Iranian Army drone fleet parades on the occasion of National Army Day on April 18, 2025 in Tehran, Iran.

'Still lethal': As Tehran tests US resolve, Iranian drones pose a deadly threat, experts say

An artificial diamond for quantum sensory technology  is displayed in June 2025 at the  quantum technology fair World of Quantum.

Israel bets on quantum technology as the computing arms race heats up


Finance Minister Smotrich accused of compromising Israel's security for populist reasons

The acquisition of the squadrons is critical to maintaining the superiority of the IDF in the region and against the arms race of both Iran and Hezbollah in the north.

 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Lockheed wins US missile defense contract worth $17 billion

The interceptor program is aimed at defeating current ballistic missile threats and future technological advances from countries including North Korea and Iran.

  F-35's arrive in Israel after being purchased from Lockheed Martin, November 13, 2022

Religious American IAF reservist keeps Israel's F-35 jets in the air - interview

“There's no doubt in my mind about Israel’s victory," Lauren Friedman told the Jerusalem Post.

 Lauren Friedman works on one of the IAF's F-35 fighter jets.

Marine corps pilot: Ma'am, I'm not sure where the airplane is

After an F-35 pilot ejected over a residential street strange stories of the aftermath began emerging.

 A formation of US Air Force F-35 Lightning II fighter jets perform aerial maneuvers during as part of a combat power exercise over Utah Test and Training Range, Utah, US, November 19, 2018.

US finds debris from fighter jet one day after crash

According to US reports, a "mishap" caused an unnamed Marine Corps pilot to abandon his aircraft over the southeastern state. 

 A US Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 34th Fighter Squadron receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender aircraft over Poland, February 24, 2022.

US hopes F-35s, ships will deter Iran in Gulf region as Iran threats grow - analysis

The US has sent the amphibious warship USS Bataan to the region as well as part of the force deployment necessary to deter Iran.

 AN F-35 jet.

F-35s, F-16s, more ships: The US keeps bolstering Middle East military - analysis

There is no shortage of US Air Force assets and other weapons within the CENTCOM area. However, the decision to keep releasing details on these deployments is clear messaging to Iran and Russia.

 A F-35B Lightning II aircraft from the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 launches from the deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex as part of the F-35B's first combat strike, against a Taliban target in Afghanistan, September 27, 2018.

Israel greenlights purchase of new F-35 squadron from US

The Israeli Defense Ministry noted that the total value of the deal to buy 25 F-35 aircraft is approximately $3 billion, financed by US aid funds.

 IAF 'Adir' F-35 fighter jets seen escorting US B-52 bombers on November 10, 2022

Can Israel's new defense tech help its security and diplomacy?

DEFENSE AFFAIRS: Can developing better defenses and weapons deter Israel's enemies from gambling on attacking the Jewish state?

 A LOCKHEED MARTIN F-35 stealth jet performs a flying display at the 54th International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport this week.

What’s it like to fly an F-35 fighter jet? Test pilot answers questions

The F-35 is the fifth-generation aircraft considered the best in the world and is the tip of the spear for both the US and Israel.

 AN F-35 jet.