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Israel further assesses F-35B buy
The Israeli Air Force’s potential acquisition of the Lockheed Martin F-35B to add to the ordered fleet of F-35As has gained further momentum following a recent strategic assessment.
The number of short- and long-range rockets in use by militants in Lebanon and Gaza can affect the IAF’s ability to use its bases during conflict, the service says.
The IAF has formed special units equipped to perform quick fixes to damaged runways, but the problem remains significant.
“The operational need for the F-35B is clear,” an Israeli source told FlightGlobal.