Israel May Switch to STOVL JSFs

Posted on: Mar. 11th, 2008 || Source: defensenews.com | E-mail Article | Print Article

Israel May Switch to STOVL JSFs

Tel Aviv - Expanding missile threats could prompt Israel to switch its Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) procurement plans from the U.S. Air Force's F-35A to the F-35B Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing (STOVL) version designed for the U.S. Marine Corps.

Israel's latest five-year plan includes funds for an initial 25-aircraft JSF squadron, the first orders for which should be finalized next year.

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