Israel Reaches a Key Milestone with the F-35 Program

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Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has delivered the 350th pair of wings for the F-35 fighter jet to Lockheed Martin, marking a new major milestone in the program of the world’s most advanced stealth combat aircraft. The wings were manufactured and assembled in Israel on IAI’s dedicated production line, using advanced industrial technologies. An official ceremony was held at the production site in the presence of senior Israeli and American officials, as well as executives from IAI and Lockheed Martin.

“The delivery of the 350th pair of F-35 wings marks a significant milestone. The strategic alliance between Israel and the United States is far more than an industrial partnership it is a deep relationship founded on shared values,” said Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz.

The F-35 is currently operated by the US Air Force, the US Navy, the US Marine Corps, the Israeli Air Force, and numerous allied nations. In Israel, the aircraft plays a central operational role in national defense and security missions.

IAI CEO Boaz Levy also highlighted the strength of the bilateral partnership saying that “this 350th delivery reflects years of close cooperation between IAI and Lockheed Martin, as well as Israel’s technological excellence in the fields of aerospace and defense.”

IAI has been producing F-35 wings since 2014. This latest milestone confirms the company’s central role in one of the world’s most significant defense programs and illustrates the depth of industrial cooperation between Israel and the United States.

Caroline Haïat