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NYT defends op-ed on Palestinian abuse as Israel’s military readies new F-35 upgrade

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People walk by The New York Times building in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., September 16, 2025.
An IAF F-35 participates in Operation Roaring Lion, March 5, 2026.

Air force expansion propels Israel to a major military power - analysis

Rendering of an F-15IA; illustrative, May 2, 2026.

Israel to double its number of F-35 fighter jets with 100 new aircraft

An illustration of US-Iranian negotiatons.

Chances of US-Iran deal 'very small,' Israeli officials tell 'Post'


Elon Musk kritisiert die F-35 als „Alleskönner, der nichts richtig kann“ fordert Drohnenkriegfokus

Die F-35 ist ein Schlüssel der Luftdoktrin der israelischen Streitkräfte.

 Elon Musk and an F-35 (illustrative).

Israelische Angriff an Iran: Über 100 Flugzeuge und eine 2.000 km lange Reise in den Iran

Die IDF bestätigten, dass sich die Operation ausschließlich auf militärische Ziele konzentrierte und Atom- und Ölanlagen mied, um eine Eskalation des Konflikts zu verhindern. 

 An F-35 Adir from the 140th squadron takes part in an Israeli air force air show during the graduation ceremony for soldiers who have completed the IAF Flight Course, at the Hatzerim Air Base in the Negev desert, June 29, 2023.

Elon Musk pans F-35 as 'obsolete master of none,' calls for refocusing on drone warfare

The F-35 is a key element of the IDF's air doctrine and was rumored to have been a key part of Israeli strikes on Iran in October.

 Elon Musk and an F-35 (illustrative).

Sara Netanyahu demanded to have F-35 jets accompany PM's plane - report

The drone launch toward Netanyahu’s home in Caesarea in mid-October again raised the alert level around Netanyahu. Consequently, security was increased around the prime minister, and his family. 

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and wife Sara participate in a meeting of the Bible study group at his official residence in Jerusalem in 2012.

Behind the scenes of Israeli attack: Over 100 aircraft and a 2,000 km journey to Iran

The IDF confirmed the operation focused strictly on military targets, steering clear of nuclear and oil facilities to prevent wider conflict escalation.

 An F-35 Adir from the 140th squadron takes part in an Israeli air force air show during the graduation ceremony for soldiers who have completed the IAF Flight Course, at the Hatzerim Air Base in the Negev desert, June 29, 2023.

UAE does not plan to re-open F-35 fighter jet talks with US, UAE official says

UAE official: "Technical requirements, sovereign operational restrictions, and cost/benefit analysis led to the reassessment at that time, and those considerations underpin our ongoing position."

 F-35 fighter jet.

Pentagon withholds $5 m. per F-35 jet as deliveries resume

F-35 deliveries resume, but $5 m. per jet is withheld until the TR-3 upgrade is complete, ensuring enhanced combat capabilities.

 F-35 fighter jet.

Anti-Israel activists ram van into gate of UK factory, vandalize premises

In a predawn attack on the Wirral Teledyne factory, activists rammed the gates to allow activists to infiltrate the grounds.

Police attend to an incident on London Bridge in London, Britain, June 3, 2017

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