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Israel hinting it wants the F-35B.
As the comments say, the V-22 is a red herring and a misinterpretation, in mentioning versions of the F-35 he is obviously referring to the F-35B.
Netanyahu Hints at V-22 Orders
Agree: "We appreciate the latest machine, the F-35. We’ll talk about the other versions we want. Vertical takeoff, that’s a hint,”
This would be an interesting move for Israel, and could really open up the number of austere short fields/highway operations- or could a carrier be in the works? I imagine traditional airfields are watched quite closely, and being able to operate from austere sites or to launch a stealth attack jet from the sea would be quite intriguing...and worrisome for others in the region.