The F-35’s key role in the war against Iran The American jet’s unparalleled ability to create a battle picture made it an airborne intelligence center, an Israeli security source tells JNS. Yaakov Lappin July 10, 2025
Iran operation leaves US longing for Israeli F-35 upgrade Sorties averaged about 1,000 miles (one way) and, at least in one case, stretched to 1,400 miles. David Isaac July 8, 2025
UK court rejects legal action against sale of F-35 parts to Israel The judges ruled that blocking the export was the prerogative of the executive—which had warned against undermining U.S. trust in Britain. JNS Staff June 30, 2025
Pentagon signs $26m in contracts for Israel defense development They are aimed at helping the development of software and integration into F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft. April 28, 2025
New F-35 fighter jets arrive at Israel’s Nevatim Airbase The three stealth aircraft will join the IAF's 140th Squadron and bring the country's F-35 fleet to 45. JNS Staff April 25, 2025
Israel’s Iron Beam laser-defense system to launch by year’s end Defense Minister Katz called it "the weapon of the future, neutralizing entire threat categories with exceptional, continually improving results." March 16, 2025
IAF jets destroy Hezbollah launch pads posing threat to Israeli civilians, soldiers The aerial raids were launched after the Lebanese Armed Forces failed to process a request from Jerusalem to confiscate the rocket launchers. Jan. 2, 2025
Israel inks $3b deal for third F-35 squadron “This sends a powerful message to our enemies across the region,” said Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. June 5, 2024
Gallant: Smotrich endangering Israel by delaying purchase of fighter jets Unless the squadrons of F-35 and F-15 fighter jets are purchased this month, their delivery will be delayed by an additional three years, according to Israel's defense minister. May 14, 2024
![The F-35, a stealth aircraft, brings many new aspects in its technical and network abilities in terms of synchronization, command and control, and building [an operational] control picture in a big way. Credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit.](https://me.jnsi.org/uploads/2021/06/F-35-Drill-1-400x225.jpeg "The F-35, a stealth aircraft, brings many new aspects in its technical and network abilities in terms of synchronization, command and control, and building [an operational] control picture in a big way. Credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit.")
