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US Navy reveals ultra-long-range air-to-air AIM-424 Malice missile with over 460 km. range

The missile, which is undergoing testing, is being developed and will be manufactured by Raytheon to give pilots operating from US aircraft carriers the ability to destroy from very long range.

An AIM-424 Long Range Air-to-Air Missile (LRAAM) is mounted in the internal weapons bay of an F-35C with an AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) mounted on the weapon bay door.
Artist's rendering of the Boeing F-47 fighter jet.

Israel to request information on US F-47 sixth-generation fighter jet, may seek to acquire for IAF

Rafael's Litening 5 targeting pods

US Air Force signs $1.84 billion contract with Northrop Grumman for Rafael Litening targeting pods

TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s efforts to purchase the world’s most advanced fighter jets should be resisted, not because of his Ottomanism, imperialism, or antisemitism, but because he is an engine of Islamist zeal, the writer argues. Here, Erdogan holds a joint press conference.

Middle Israel: No one needs a tyrannical Turkey with F-35 fighter jets - opinion


'Ready to defeat any challenge': Zamir assesses IAF threat response amid Iran tensions

Zamir examined procedures for fast-breaking scenarios and observed how the new aircraft are being integrated into operational squadrons, according to the military.

Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir visits the Nevatim Air Base, January 21, 2026.

Three new F-35 jets arrive in Israel, air force fleet grows to 48 aircraft

These three aircraft are part of a long-standing deal spread over a period of years to raise Israel's fleet from 25 to 50 F-35s.

The IDF receives additional F-35 fighter jets at the Nevatim Air Force Base. January 18, 2026.

Can Israel stay in the top tier of the quantum arms race alongside US, China?

Much like the space race of 60-70 years ago, the winners of this arms race will establish all new power and influence on the military, economic, and scientific fronts.

 Computational chip (Illustrative)

Israel’s Iron Beam laser set to change regional defense dynamics - analysis

Iron Beam’s entry into service marks a shift in Israel’s air defense doctrine, offering low-cost interceptions that could alter the military balance and Israel’s position in global arms markets.

Israeli flag against backdrop of the Iron Beam, September 17, 2025.

US giving F-35s to Saudi Arabia is hardly a threat to Israel - opinion

Israel, which must be aware of the real situation, is exploiting the potential unlikely “threats” from the Saudis to demand handsome compensation from Uncle Sam. 

A F-35 jet lands on the runway of the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) military exercises about 100 miles south of Oahu, Hawaii, US July 19, 2024.

Pentagon watchdog criticizes Lockheed Martin for US F-35 maintenance failures - Bloomberg

Known as the most sophisticated stealth fighter jet in the world, the F-35 US fleet could only fly for half of the expected time due to poor maintenance.

Unveiling of the new F-35 during a rollout ceremony of F-35 fighter jets ordered by Finland at the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics facility in Fort Worth, Texas, US December 16, 2025.

Dangerous bargain looms over Trump, Netanyahu Gaza talks - opinion

As Trump seeks phase two of the Gaza peace deal, Israel may be pressed to move forward without Hamas disarmament, while Iran seeks to rearm.

US President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US, April 7, 2025.

Russia claims S-500 can counter F-35s, but sources say system not ready

Defense sources told the Jerusalem Post they doubt Russia’s claims that its S-500 air defense system can defeat F-35 stealth jets.

One of two US Air Force F-22 stealth fighter jets receives fuel mid-air from a KC-135 refueling plane over Norway en route to a joint training exercise with Norway's growing fleet of F-35 jets August 15, 2018.

Selling F-35s to Qatar is a risk the US does not need to take - opinion

From past coups to battlefield betrayals, history warns that selling F-35s to Qatar could have grave consequences for the Middle East.

A US marine Corps AV-8B Harrier jet taxis on the tarmac past US Marine Corps F-35 fighter jets parked at the former Roosevelt Roads naval base in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, on Tuesday. Selling F-35s to Qatar would be a bad idea, the writer says.

Majority of Israelis oppose granting Netanyahu pardon, believe gov't is 'fairly corrupt' - poll

Survey results also demonstrated that the vast majority of Israelis expect military conflict in the near future, with Hezbollah being the most likely, followed by Iran.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently announced the government’s decision to establish its own committee to investigate Israel’s failures surrounding Hamas’s October 7, 2023, massacre.