Kfir was an Israeli-made fighter jet.
It was supposed to be succeeded by the Lavi until stupid politicians scrapped the project.
Israel could build a new fighter jet for a fraction of the cost of the American F-35.
Love to know what happened to the South African Cheetahs after being taken off line. They were decedents of the Kfir if my memory is correct. J79’s? why not a GE-404? or P & W F-100?
I have my doubts that the United States needs the latest and greatest either. (except for avionics, and technology upgrades).
They should come up with a new “reality-based” TV show entitled “Israeli Hot-Rod” where each week they “chop” a basic strike fighter and produce something really sweat! LOL!