PRESS RELEASE
Issued by: Elbit Systems Cyclone Ltd
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The Defense Procurement Directorate (DPD) of the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) has signed a contract with Cyclone, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems, for the development of an extended-range capability for the F-35 "Adir" fighter jet, manufactured by Lockheed Martin.
The deal, valued at over $34 million (over NIS 100 million), covers the development and integration of external fuel tanks based on an existing Cyclone design originally developed for the F-16.
The new capability is expected to extend the aircraft's operational range, reduce reliance on aerial refueling, and enhance operational flexibility across long-range missions.
This contract is part of the IMOD's broader force buildup strategy, led by Defense Minister Israel Katz and Director General Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram, to strengthen Israel's readiness for an intense security decade ahead and maintain the country's aerial and strategic superiority in the region.
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| Elbit Systems Cyclone Ltd | Aircraft Structural Components, Wing Flaps, Winglets, Forming, Chemical Milling, Fuel Tanks & Systems, Filament Winding Service, Metal Bonding, Aircraft Doors, Aircraft Control Surfaces, Fairings, Wing Spoilers, Honeycomb Core Composites, Engine Pylons, Composite Manufacturing Services, Fuselage Sections, Aircraft Flooring, Helicopter Assemblies, Crew Seating, Composite Structures, Composite Sandwich Panels, Laminates |
| Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company | Airframer |
| Related aircraft programs: |
| Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II |
| Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon |
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| Fuel Systems |
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