Rafael, Lockheed Martin integrate SPICE 1000 stand-off weapon on Israel’s F-35I Adir

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Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Lockheed Martin have begun integrating Rafael’s SPICE 1000 air-to-surface munition on Israel’s F-35I Adir, extending the fighter’s strike reach beyond 120 kilometers. The effort could enable other F-35 operators to field the Israeli precision weapon on their fleets.

Discovered 2026-09-15T09:50:55.397344-07:00 | 2026-09-15T09:50:55.397344-07:00

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  • The integration adds a stand-off strike capability with a stated range beyond 120 kilometers to Israel’s F-35I fleet.
  • Rafael described the Israeli integration as a step toward making SPICE 1000 available to other F-35 operators, potentially broadening the munition’s export and interoperability relevance.
  • No previous clusters were provided with relevant background context.

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