February 26, 2018, Updated April 22, 2020
Israel’s first locally developed fighter jet, the Kfir, at the Israeli Air Force Museum. Photo by Shutterstock

Israel unveils its first locally manufactured fighter jet, the Kfir, on Independence Day. The Kfir became a mainstay of the Israel Air Force for 20 years, and was used by the US Navy and Marine Corps for air combat training.