Israel contracts Lockheed Martin for F-35I software upgrades to bolster missions

Lockheed Martin has secured a new contract to advance software capabilities for Israel’s F-35I Adir fleet, a specialized variant of the F-35A tailored to Israeli operational needs. Funding for the upgrades comes directly from Israel under the Foreign Military Sales framework, allowing the country to further integrate domestically-developed systems into the U.S.-manufactured aircraft. The modifications are a continuation of Israel’s approach to customizing American-made platforms, a method it has