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Israel to buy 25 more F-35 stealth jets in $3 billion deal

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In a deal that will more than double Israel’s inventory of stealth fighter jets by 50%, the Israeli Defence Ministry announced Sunday that Israel will purchase 25 F-35 aircraft from the United States.

Israel is the only nation in the Middle East to operate the F-35, the most technologically advanced fighter plane in existence. The $3 billion deal, which would bring Israel’s F-35 fleet total to 75 aircraft, is expected to be completed in the upcoming months, the ministry announced.

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According to the report, the contract would be paid by American military assistance to Israel, and both the engine and plane manufacturers, Lockheed Martin and Pratt & Whitney, pledged to work with Israeli firms on the production side. The new deal “will ensure the continuation of cooperation between American businesses and Israeli defense industries in the manufacture of aircraft parts.”

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On Sunday, Israel said it had attacked an anti-aircraft installation in Syria in response for Syria firing an anti-aircraft rocket into Israeli territory, hours before Israel revealed its F-35 plan. No injuries were reported from the Syrian missile, it was stated, and Israeli jets had also “struck additional targets in the area.”

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When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

During our visit to Aero India 2019, we had the unexpected opportunity to see Ratan Tata at the event, which was a thrilling moment for us. However, there was a surprising hiccup when the security staff didn’t allow him to enter due to a lack of a security pass.

Despite this, he remained calm and patiently waited for about 20 minutes until a member of the Tata team brought him the required pass, after which he calmly proceeded inside. It was a humbling sight, showcasing his composed demeanor even in such situations.

Ratan Tata ji is not only a renowned industrialist but also a trained pilot, holding a pilot’s license. In 2007, he became the first Indian civilian to fly the F-16 Falcon during the Aero India show in Bangalore—a proud moment for the nation.

His passion for aviation extended beyond flying, as he played a key role in shaping India’s aerospace industry. Under his leadership, Tata ventured into manufacturing and maintaining aerospace components while upholding its legacy of quality. Notably, Tata’s collaboration with Airbus to develop and manufacture the C295 aircraft is a testament to its growing influence in the sector.