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Israel Seeks Details on US F-47 Stealth Fighter Amid Alliance Sharing Questions
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By מאיר שלם
First reported by Walla · Aug 17, 2026
What happened
Israel is seeking information on the US F-47 stealth fighter jet and US policy on sharing the project after indications Japan may join. The F-47 is a classified sixth-generation fighter with advanced AI and drone capabilities, expected to fly first in 2028.
- 01Israel plans to request details on Boeing's F-47 stealth fighter and US sharing policies.
- 02Washington hinted Japan might join the F-47 project, prompting Israeli interest.
- 03The F-47 is a secretive sixth-generation fighter with a 2,000 km range and AI capabilities.
- 04It can operate drones and robotic systems and connect across multiple domains.
- 05The US aims to lower maintenance costs compared to F-22 and F-35 fighters.
- 06First F-47 test flights are expected to begin in 2028.
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