Israel’s Rafael teams up with Lockheed Martin for joint laser weapons development The cooperation will be geared to developing a variant of Rafael’s Iron Beam for the U.S. market. Dec. 6, 2022
Three more F-35 fighter jets arrive in Israel 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. Nov. 14, 2022
Germany rejects Lockheed for Israeli air-defense system The Arrow 3 interceptor, made by Israel Aerospace Industries, could cost around $2 billion if the government chooses it. Sept. 12, 2022
Three F-35s fighter jets land in Israel to join IAF The fifth-generation aircraft landed at Nevatim Airbase. March 25, 2022
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation prepares to build CH-53K helicopters for Israel Jerusalem placed the order for the helicopters in February in a deal initially worth $372 million. March 24, 2022
Lockheed Martin-Sikorsky to build first four of Israel’s 12 new transport helicopters The CH-53Ks will replace the Israeli Air Force’s fleet of aging CH-53D Yasur aircraft. Feb. 17, 2022
New heavy-lift helicopters seen as ‘milestone’ in strengthening IDF’s future capabilities The expected arrival in 2026 of the new CH-53K King Stallion, which automates multiple flight stages, will boost a range of missions, from transporting combat personnel to enabling special forces raids. Yaakov Lappin Jan. 4, 2022
Israel Aerospace Industries goes back to producing wings for F-16 fighter jets It is reviving a line established in the 1980s following an increased worldwide demand for such aircraft. Sept. 2, 2021
Israel Aerospace Industries signs MOU with Lockheed for alliance on air defense IAI president and CEO Boaz Levy called it a “strategic agreement.” July 6, 2021
