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Israeli Kfir Fighter Returns to Service Abroad After Decades
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50% centerFirst reported by Walla · Jun 14, 2026
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What happened
Sri Lanka has returned an upgraded Kfir fighter to flight, extending the life of the Israeli jet decades after production ended. The aircraft still serves in Colombia and the United States, while other operators have already retired it.
- 01Sri Lanka’s first upgraded Kfir completed a successful maiden flight.
- 02The country bought 12 Kfirs in 1996 and is modernizing five remaining jets.
- 03Colombia still flies Kfirs, but plans to begin grounding them next year.
- 04Six Kfirs continue operating in the United States with ATAC.
- 05Israel Aerospace Industries built 220 Kfir aircraft in total.
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