Forth Worth, TX – The F-35 stealth fighter jet, known in Hebrew as the Adir (“mighty”), was rolled out Wednesday in a special ceremony in Forth Worth, Texas attended by officials from the Israel Air Force and Defense Minister, including freshly appointed Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman, as well as Governor Greg Abbott of Texas and US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro.
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As the next generation jet stood majestically on the stage, emblazoned with a Star of David, top Israeli pilots heaped praise on the Lockheed Martin plane scheduled to be delivered to Israel in December.
“It was like holding the future in my hands,” said Brig. Gen. Tal Kelman, IAF Chief of Air Staff. “The unique combination between split edge technology, lethality and amazing man-machine interface will lead the world to the fifth generation”.
“I don’t think that it is an exaggeration to say that the presence of the F-35 in the Middle East will change the dynamic of the region for the better,” Kelman added.
“The IDF’s military strength is Israel’s main pillar of defense. The F-35s will dramatically enhance the IDF’s military power,” said Liberman. “Israel is the first country outside the US to receive these operational, excellent airplanes. The F-35 technology represents the crown jewel of air-power superiority and will therefore be a great contribution to the IDF’s air force.”
Liberman also stress that diplomatic tensions between Israel and the US have not affected the security cooperation.
“It’s not a secret that we have from time to time some disagreements, some disputes, with the US on the political level regarding some solutions with our neighbors,” Liberman said. “But when it comes to Israel’s security, we really enjoy full understanding, fruitful cooperation and strong commitment to our security concerns and needs.”
The rollout ceremony also featured a performance Israeli singer-songwriter David Broza, who sang his trademark ballads of peace.
Going off script for a moment, Liberman joked to Broza: “I’m not so optimistic like you about the possibility of achieving peace with our neighbors in the near future, but despite my personal position please try to create more new songs.”
It’s a good thing the IAF is installing their own comms and avionics software on these birds, as well as their own crypto, because…reasons.
And I thought, President Obama is the biggest anti-Semite ever, go figure.
What do one of those birds go for?
Where are all the Obama haters now?
I’m sure Obama would have stopped this had he been able to.
My haters now that I did, and will continue to do, whatever I can to insure Israel is given to the Muslins/Palestinians. ..And for that matter, the US too!
U.K., Canada, Turkey have invested billions more into development than Israel has but Israel is the first to receive the fighter jet. Israel is the only country that will be allowed to modify the jet themselves to their needs. U.K. was not allowed to do any modifications even though they were one of the highest paying countries.
Lets cry about Antisemitism and Obama and how AIPAC has no extraordinary influence on our government.
Adir v’Marom: Hashem. May the Adir v’Marom bless the ‘Adir’ fighter-bomber to be one of the physical means by which He provides protection to the B’nei Yisroel.
Good stunt by Obama. To be delivered in December… We shall see.