Event Brief
Israel to integrate external fuel tanks on F-35I
Filed: May 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Summary: Israel’s Ministry of Defense confirmed Elbit Systems’ Cyclone will develop and integrate extended-range external fuel tanks for the F-35I.
WHO: Israel’s Ministry of Defense and Elbit Systems’ Cyclone subsidiary
WHAT: Cyclone will develop and integrate external fuel tanks for the F-35I Adir to extend range and reduce reliance on aerial refueling.
WHEN: May 14, 2026 at 1:45 PM ET
WHERE: Israel
WHY: The modification is intended to extend the aircraft’s operational range and reduce reliance on aerial refueling.
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