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Modern versus conventional war systems

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Updated On :Oct 07 2025 | 1:13 PM IST
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An Israeli F-35I Adir aircraft landing at Nevatim Airbase this year (Photo: Israel Defense Forces)1/5
An Israeli F-35I Adir aircraft landing at Nevatim Airbase this year (Photo: Israel Defense Forces)

The Israel-Palestine dispute, one of the longest-running conflicts, dating back to over a century, triggered the latest Gaza war, after Hamas, a Palestinian armed group, struck Israel in 2023. The war continues to intensify with Israel’s recent ground offensive in Gaza.

Encapsulating Israel’s defence prowess is the topmost picture featuring its F-35A Lightning II or F-35I Adir, produced by the United States (US). The fifth-generation, stealthy jet embedded with electronic warfare and weapons systems, has been regularly used by Israel in recent strikes in Gaza and Iran.

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First Published: Oct 07 2025 | 1:13 PM IST

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