Israel is actively working to double the range of its F-35 defense fighters, officials said Thursday, in an announcement made just before the Senate Congress vote on the Iran deal.<br />The development was specifically made with "an eye on Iran" and other Middle East developments.<br />"The Stealth and other advanced capabilities provided by this fifth-generation fighter are self-evident," an Israeli air force officer told Defense News.<br />The officer, who is deeply involved in the Adir program, noted that Iran is aware of the threat the F-35 poses.
