Israel May Switch to STOVL JSFs

Source URL: http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=3413036
Posted at: http://www.air-attack/com/news/news_article/3075

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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