By: Wording OD
The Israeli Air Force welcomed Israel’s first stealth aircraft in
history Wednesday evening, with the acquisition of an F-35 Lighting II fighter
jet. The aircraft, produced by Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, Texas, is
the first fifth-generation fighter acquired by Israel. A ceremony on Wednesday
held at the Lockheed Martin factory celebrated the completion of the very first
Israeli F-35. Specially designed for Israel’s needs, the planes sold to Israel
are of the F-35I “Adir” variant, which incorporates Israeli electronic warfare
system and will be compatible with various Israeli munitions and components.
