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Three new F-35I fighter jets land at Nevatim Airbase, bringing IAF F-35 fleet to 45
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Three new F-35I fighter jets landed last night at the Nevatim Airbase, the military says.
They will join the 140th Squadron and bring the Israeli Air Force’s F-35 fleet to 45.
The three jets are part of Israel’s initial order of 50 F-35 jets. Another 25 were ordered last year.
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