Three new “Adir” (F-35I) aircraft landed at Nevatim Air Base on 26 September to join the “The Lions of the South” Squadron, according to information provided on the Israel Defense… Continue reading "Three More F-35I “Adir” Fighter Jets Touchdown At Nevatim Airbase In Israel"
In a tweet on 22 February, the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced that the government had approved agreements for the purchase of two new KC-46 aerial tankers and enough new… Continue reading "Israeli Air Force to Get KC-46 Tankers & Third Squadron of F-35s"
The Israeli government has announced that it is no longer opposed to the sale of “certain arms” to the United Arab Emirates. The abrupt announcement was made a day after… Continue reading "Israel Abruptly Drops Opposition To “Certain” Arms Sales To UAE"
The IDF, the Israeli Defense Force, are reportedly putting together a shopping list for the US to help maintain Israel’s so-called qualitative military edge (QME) over potential regional adversaries. The… Continue reading "IDF Raises Concerns Maintaining Qualitative Military Edge After UAE/Bahrain Deal"
On 16 January, the Israeli Air Force formally stood up its second F-35I Adir squadron, the 116 Squadron “Lions of the South”. The 116 Squadron is based at Nevatim Air… Continue reading "Israel Stands Up Second F-35 Squadron"