Post by Logan on Jun 22, 2016 22:50:05 GMT -6
FORT WORTH -- On Wednesday, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics rolled out its first F-35 bound for Israel, where the sleek stealth fighter is so greatly anticipated that it is known as the Adir, Hebrew for mighty, powerful and great.
Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman was among the foreign, state and local dignitaries at Lockheed’s complex in west Fort Worth to see the F-35 unveiled and then described as the weapon that will become the backbone of Israel’s security needs far into the 21st century.
“The F-35’s technology represents the crown jewel of air power superiority,” Liberman told a crowd of several hundred that included Gov. Greg Abbott and Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price. He said the fighter jet will “dramatically enhance” his country’s ability to defend itself in a complex and volatile region against security threats both “conventional and unconventional.”
“This yet again emphasizes U.S. commitment to maintaining Israel’s military superiority and Israel’s security,” Liberman said.
Read more here: www.star-telegram.com/news/business/article85394842.html
Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman was among the foreign, state and local dignitaries at Lockheed’s complex in west Fort Worth to see the F-35 unveiled and then described as the weapon that will become the backbone of Israel’s security needs far into the 21st century.
“The F-35’s technology represents the crown jewel of air power superiority,” Liberman told a crowd of several hundred that included Gov. Greg Abbott and Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price. He said the fighter jet will “dramatically enhance” his country’s ability to defend itself in a complex and volatile region against security threats both “conventional and unconventional.”
“This yet again emphasizes U.S. commitment to maintaining Israel’s military superiority and Israel’s security,” Liberman said.
Read more here: www.star-telegram.com/news/business/article85394842.html
