US EditionF-35 Stealth Fighter to Saudi Arabia Could Mean F-47 NGAD for Israel
The U.S. aims to preserve Israel's regional air superiority by offering early access to the sixth-generation F-47 fighter to counterbalance Saudi Arabia's potential F-35 acquisition.
- U.S. officials are considering an F-47 offer to Israel as an offset to a Saudi F-35 sale, aiming to lock in Israeli regional air superiority, according to reports.
- Israel fears a Saudi F-35 sale could erode its edge, opposing the deal as it uniquely operates the F-35i Adir, which underpins its regional superiority.
- Israel's F-35i Adir features bespoke sensors and EW tailored to regional threats, tuned with indigenous tools against Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah, and optimized to counter Russian-built air defenses and hostile drones.
- A Saudi F-35 purchase could reshape the regional air-power equation, though several variables might ensure Israel retains air superiority.
- Amid longstanding animosity in the region, an F-35-equipped Saudi Arabia could raise tensions as Washington considers the F-47 to offset threats from Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah.
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F-35 Stealth Fighter to Saudi Arabia Could Mean F-47 NGAD for Israel
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No F-35 Fighter Jets for Saudi Arabia
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