Kfir: The Israeli Fighter Jet No Nation Dared Battle in the Sky

Summary and What You Need to Know: French influence significantly shaped the Middle East, with a lasting impact on Lebanon and later on Israel's military development. Though under the British Mandate, Israel initially relied on France for advanced military aircraft, like the Mirage 5. However, a French arms embargo in 1967 led Israel to develop its own fighter, the Nesher, and later the more advanced Kfir, which incorporated elements of the Mirage but featured significant upgrades.

-The Kfir...