Netanyahu Warns Against F-35 Sales While Receiving U.S. F-35s
Netanyahu met with Lockheed Martin's COO (on December 1, 2025, according to Al-Monitor) lobbying against F-35 sales to rivals. This, from the leader whose country declared its F-35I squadron fully operational back in 2021 , courtesy of generous U.S. military aid. It seems the 'qualitative military edge' is less about regional stability and more about exclusive access to advanced killing machines.
One might wonder if these concerns about regional security apply universally, or if they're selectively applied based on whose arsenal is getting a boost. It’s almost as if some countries are meant to have all the toys, while others just get lectures about 'escalation.' The irony, as always, is deafening.