(Luft) Lockheed Martin F-22

[Nightwatch]

Israel hopes Congress will lift F-22 ban

The Israel Air Force will review the possibility of purchasing the advanced American F-22 fifth-generation stealth fighter jet if a congressional ban is lifted, enabling it to be sold abroad, defense officials told The Jerusalem Post on Thursday.

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"This is an advanced fighter jet of superior capabilities," the Defense Ministry official said. "It will depend, though, on the price, availability and time frame."

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"A lot will depend on the outcome of the ongoing talks regarding the JSF," the defense official said. "If the export ban on the F-22 is lifted, things may change."

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Könnte natürlich auch nur darauf abzielen eine "F-35I" durchzuboxen.