Israel showed the ‘power’ of F-35s in destroying nearly all of Iran’s air defenses without a loss, UK admiral says
Israel showed the “power” of the F-35 stealth fighter jet during its late October retaliatory strikes against Iran, Britain’s top military officer said on Wednesday.
Israeli Air Force F-35s took out the bulk of Iranian air defenses in October, a top UK official said. JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images.
- The UK’s top military officer confirmed Israel used F-35s during its October strikes against Iran.
- Adm. Tony Radakin said the operation demonstrated the “power” of fifth-generation aircraft.
- His remarks came after Elon Musk criticized the F-35 and its manufacturer, Lockheed Martin.
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