Ken, I am slightly at a loss as to how the F35 program is going to work with Isreal having its own systems incorporated, how does this fit with the ALIS system or when it is working will there be an ALIS I Isreal specific, at cost, maintenance system, or will the systems developed in Israel be available to all?
I have no idea HOW it's going to be done, but the changes are extensive enough that the Israeli version will have its own designation, F-35I. Among the numerous differences are a different wing manufactured in Israel that includes different embedded sensor apertures. The Israelis reportedly also have a desire to develop their own two-seat version. Like USN, Israel likes two crew members to manage highly complex integrated combat systems. And the systems the Israelis intend to include in their F-35, especially the EW suite, really do require a second crew member.