Israel signs $34 million Elbit deal to extend F-35 range

Defense Ministry says external fuel tank system will be adapted from an existing Cyclone design for F-16 jets and is expected to reduce reliance on aerial refueling during long-range missions

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Israel’s Defense Ministry said Thursday it signed a $34 million contract with Elbit Systems Cyclone to develop external fuel tanks for the F-35I Adir fighter jets, extending their range and airborne endurance.
The system, adapted from an existing Cyclone design for F-16 aircraft, is expected to reduce reliance on aerial refueling and improve the Israeli Air Force’s flexibility on long-range missions.
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The ministry said the deal is part of a broader push to strengthen Israel’s domestic defense-production independence, improve readiness for an intensive security decade and preserve its air and strategic superiority in the region.
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