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Israel says its F-35I Adir shot down an Iranian Yak-130 over Tehran, marking the first time the stealth jet downed a manned fighter in combat; the IDF released footage and praised the pilots as part of Operation Roaring Lion.
Israel's F-35I Adir stealth fighter jets, housed at Nevatim Airbase, successfully defended against Iranian missiles with military assistance from allies including the US, the UK, Jordan, and France. The F-35I, a variant of the US-made Lockheed Martin Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter, is known for its advanced stealth and information-processing capabilities, and can reach supersonic speeds of Mach 1.6.
Israel's successful sustainment of its fleet of F-35I Adir stealth fighters during combat operations against Hamas is providing valuable lessons for the United States, particularly in preparing for a potential conflict in the Pacific. The U.S. military has concerns about sustaining its F-35 Joint Strike Fighters during wartime, as the current 'just-in-time' logistics model may not be sufficient. Israel's high mission capable rates and its ability to quickly turn around aircraft have impressed U.S. officials. The U.S. has provided surge support to Israel, but the Israeli Air Force has also developed its own sustainment and upgrade system, allowing it to avoid some of the issues faced by the American military. Lessons learned from Israel's F-35 operations will be crucial in preparing for the challenges of sustaining the F-35s in the Pacific.