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Israel plans independent pilotless warplane with F-35-level capabilities

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A senior Israeli official announced on 2026-07-29 that Israel intends to develop a pilotless warplane with capabilities comparable to the US-supplied F-35 stealth fighter, marking a shift toward military independence. The development reflects Israel's strategy to reduce reliance on American defense technology.

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Israel Aims to Make Pilotless Warplane With F-35 Capabilities

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Israel plans to make a pilotless warplane with capabilities akin to the US-supplied F-35 stealth fighter, a senior official said, as the country turns toward independent military production amid growing isolation over its wars.