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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 475

F-35

Screen capture from video of an Israeli Air Force F-35 jet approaching a tanker plane during a mission to bomb Houthi rebel sites in Yemen, September 29, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)
September 30, 2024, 9:39 pm
IDF spotlights aerial refueling operations during strikes on Yemen’s Houthis
Video shows F-35 jets flying alongside tanker plane during mission to bomb Iran-backed terror group’s infrastructure; CNN journalist reports from inside refueling aircraft
By ToI Staff
The unveiling of the first F-35 fighter plane to be delivered to the Netherlands at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Fort Worth, Texas, Wednesday, January 30, 2019. (Max Faulkner/Star-Telegram via AP)
July 13, 2024, 10:34 am
Dutch court: Government not violating weapon exports ban to Israel by supplying US
Complying with previous court order, Netherlands has temporarily stopped sending F-35 parts to Israel, but rights group argues it is sidestepping ban by shipping them to America
By AP and ToI Staff
An F-35 fighter jet takes off during a surprise exercise, 'Galilee Rose,' in February 2021. (Israel Defense Forces)
June 28, 2024, 9:55 pm
NGOs seek Dutch ban on export of F-35 parts that could end up in hands of IDF
The Hague court set to rule July 12 in suit by human rights groups to block shipment of jet components, after Feb. decision found parts’ use in Gaza could violate international law
By Reuters
Israeli F-35 fighter jets fly in formation during the military's Blue Flag exercise in October 2021. (Israel Defense Forces)
June 4, 2024, 8:14 pm
Israel inks deal to buy 25 more F-35 fighter jets for $3 billion
Stealth aircraft to be delivered in batches of 3 to 5 starting in 2028, eventually bringing IAF’s F-35I fleet to 75
By Emanuel Fabian
File: Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Defense Minister Yoav Galant hold a joint press conference in Jerusalem, on December 26, 2023. (Chaim Goldberg/FLASH90 )
May 10, 2024, 7:20 pm
Gallant blasts Smotrich for mid-war holdup of fighter jet procurement
Finance minister doubles down, saying he seeks to convene committee tasked with looking at defense budget before approving purchase of F-15s, F-35s
By Emanuel Fabian
US-supplied military equipment arriving in Israel, December 2023. (Ministry of Defense Spokesperson's Office)
March 30, 2024, 5:01 am
US okays transfer to Israel of 2,300 bombs within months, 25 F-35s in years – report
Washington Post says weaponry to be provided amid growing US concerns over Gaza campaign and plans for Rafah offensive
By Reuters and ToI Staff
F-35i fighter jets are seen at the Nevatim Air Base in southern Israel, in an undated handout photo. (Israel Defense Forces)
February 12, 2024, 2:35 pm
Court orders Netherlands to stop F-35 parts delivery to Israel over war on Hamas
Dutch government vows to appeal after judge says there is ‘undeniable’ risk exported parts are being ‘used in serious violations of international humanitarian law’
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Israeli F-35i and American F-15 jets hold an exercise over Israel, November 29, 2022. (Israel Defense Forces)
January 26, 2024, 12:37 am
Israel advancing deals with US to purchase fighter jets, helicopters and munitions
Amid war in Gaza and fighting against Iran-backed groups, Israel seeking faster delivery than usual; signing expected in coming weeks
By Emanuel Fabian
F-35i fighter jets are seen at the Nevatim Air Base in southern Israel, in an undated handout photo. (Israel Defense Forces)
December 5, 2023, 10:51 am
Dutch lawyers seek court order to halt export of F-35 parts to Israel
Rights groups alleges selling jet parts implicates Netherlands in possible war crimes; Dutch government defends Israel’s right to self defense, says US would supply parts anyway
By Agencies
An F-35 Adir from Squadron 140 takes part in an Israeli air force 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. (Ofer Zidon/Flash90)
November 22, 2023, 6:36 pm
IDF says it shot down cruise missile — apparently fired by Houthis — over Red Sea
F-35 stealth jet intercepts missile before it enters Israeli territory; no group immediately claims responsibility, though senior Houthi official tweets ‘What’s going on in Eilat?’
By Emanuel Fabian
An F-35i jet maneuvers during a graduation ceremony for new IAF pilots, at the Hatzerim Air Base in the Negev desert, June 29, 2023. (Emanuel Fabian/Times of Israel)
July 2, 2023, 12:06 pm
Israel to procure third F-35 squadron, eventually bringing fleet to 75
Defense minister approves military’s recommendation to purchase additional stealth fighters, in deal estimated at $3 billion from US aid funds
By Emanuel Fabian
An IAF F-35I fighter jet takes part in an independence day airshow, in Tel Aviv on April 26, 2023 (Emanuel Fabian/Times of Israel)
April 26, 2023, 4:27 pm
F-35 forced to land after bird-strike during Independence Day fly-by
IDF says incident didn’t involve emergency landing, with plane touching down safely at southern base; earlier, attack helicopter was forced to the ground by technical fault
By ToI Staff
Four F-35I fighter jets escort a B707 refueler in preparation for Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 8, 2023. (US Air Force photo/Senior Airman Megan Estrada)
March 12, 2023, 1:56 pm
IAF fighter jets, refuelers hold air drill with US forces, thought to focus on Iran
Two-week exercises simulate ‘strategic strike’ in unfamiliar enemy territory with ‘abundance of anti-aircraft defenses’
By Emanuel Fabian
Local residents inspect debris following a barrage of drone strikes from Russia in Stari Bezradychi village, Kyiv region, on December 19, 2022. (Sergei Chuzavkov/AFP)
February 14, 2023, 8:59 pm
US officials say Iran using Ukraine war to shop drone tech worldwide – report
In effort to promote support for sanctions against Tehran, US defense analysts reveal new evidence Russia using Iranian-made aircraft in Ukraine
By Ash Obel
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, right, welcomes US President Joe Biden to Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, July 15, 2022. (Bandar Aljaloud/Saudi Royal Palace via AP, File)
January 24, 2023, 4:05 pm
US Democrat: Congress would back selling Riyadh weapons for Israel normalization
Congress member says any concerns over such sales, due to Saudis’ rights record, would be drowned out by Abraham Accords supporters
By Jacob Magid
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