An interesting quid-pro-quo military equipment deal between Israel and Italy may jeopardize Israel's future contracts with South Korea, but it has also solidified Jerusalem's relationship with Rome.

The introduction of the Alenia Aermacchi M-346 “Lavi” advanced jet trainer aircraft into the Israeli air force’s inventory will enable the service to reduce the time of its pilot training course by ...

Israel expects to use its McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk advanced jet trainers until the middle of the next decade, and could then employ some of its current combat aircraft in the role. An Israeli air ...