Israel’s first F-35 has flown Posted on July 28, 2016July 27, 2016 by alert5 Israel’s first F-35A fighter has made its first flight in the United States on Jul. 26, the Israeli Air Force has confirmed. Photo: Lockheed Martin Another Israeli F-35 will soon join this jet and both are expected to arrive in Israel on Dec. 12. Related posts (Automatically Generated): AS-1, the first F-35I, revealed Israel wants F-35 logistics and maintenance center in Negev Pentagon and LM conclude deal to put Israeli equipment on F-35 Still no F-35’s at Eglin AFB Israel will buy 17 F-35s in 2017 Israel might order fewer F-35As in next round