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tallowood Gold Member Offline Израиль Навсегда Posts: 7632 Gender:	Re: Australia's arms exports to Israel: Reply #15 - Apr 14^th, 2026 at 5:31pm Bobby. wrote on Apr 14^th, 2026 at 4:08pm: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-14/palestinian-legal-action-australia-weapon... Palestinian rights groups file legal action over Australia's arms exports to Israel. ... Palestinian rights groups are terrorist supporters and should be in jail.
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Re: Australia's arms exports to Israel:
Reply #16 - Apr 14^th, 2026 at 6:03pm

Bobby. wrote on Apr 14^th, 2026 at 5:26pm:

Baronvonrort wrote on Apr 14^th, 2026 at 5:00pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 14^th, 2026 at 4:56pm:

Baronvonrort wrote on Apr 14^th, 2026 at 4:53pm:

Israel was using F15 in Gaza

they didn't need stealth F35

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The Israeli Air Force has used its F-35I "Adir" stealth fighters extensively in the Gaza Strip for combat operations. The aircraft are used for bombing campaigns, often configured in "beast mode" (carrying external missiles) and have been implicated in strikes across the territory.

Key details:

Operations: Israeli F-35s have been actively involved in bombing missions in Gaza since October 2023.

Capabilities: These jets have targeted heavily populated areas and have been used to carry out high-precision, deep-strike missions.

Global Usage: While used in Gaza, the F-35s have also been utilized to intercept threats from other regions, including Yemen and Iran.

Support & Controversy: The aircraft are supported by a global supply chain, with reports highlighting the use of critical parts manufactured in countries like Australia and the UK.

Israel has more F15s than F35s google it

You said -

they didn't need stealth F35

Now - apologise.

They don't need stealth for Gaza

F15 can carry up to 23,000 lbs of bombs F35 in stealth carries 5700 lbs of bombs

F15 range 4450Km F35 2200 Km

F15 $10K per hour cheaper to fly

F15 Airframe life 20,000 hours F35 airframe life 8000 hours.

Bottom line F15 does the job cheaper to run greater payload nearly double the range airframe life more than double.

Israel has more F15s than F35s.

They did use F35 in 12 day war with Iran they had Russian SA300-Sa400 air defences which were useless against F35.

Have a look at Israel Air Force page the F15 is their workhorse.
Go back to start of war with Hamas terrorists you will see F15 being used not F35 in Gaza.
https://x.com/IAFsite

You should apologise to me for being ignorant!

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Re: Australia's arms exports to Israel:
Reply #17 - Apr 14^th, 2026 at 6:28pm

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The Israeli Air Force has used its F-35I "Adir" stealth fighters extensively in the Gaza Strip for combat operations. The aircraft are used for bombing campaigns, often configured in "beast mode" (carrying external missiles) and have been implicated in strikes across the territory.

Baron,
apologise to me and the readers.

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Re: Australia's arms exports to Israel:
Reply #18 - Apr 15^th, 2026 at 9:05am

Sir lastnail wrote on Apr 14^th, 2026 at 4:48pm:

Baronvonrort wrote on Apr 14^th, 2026 at 4:31pm:

Bobby. wrote on Apr 14^th, 2026 at 4:08pm:

Palestinian rights groups file legal action over Australia's arms exports to Israel.

A group of Palestinian human rights organisations have launched legal action against the Defence Department over Australia's arms exports to Israel.

They are seeking documentation relating to weapons parts and components transferred during the war in Gaza.

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The move has been welcomed by Australian civil society groups and the Greens, who have been calling for greater transparency.

Represented by the Australian Centre for International Justice (ACIJ), the organisations have launched legal action against the defence minister, calling for the release of documentation relating to dozens of military export permits to Israel that remained active throughout the war in Gaza.

After a review, the Department of Defence last year acknowledged at least 30 permits for Australian companies to send "military use" items to Israel were cleared, and another 16 were still under "ongoing scrutiny".

But it has continuously refused to provide specific information about the nature of the exports.

Israel doesn't use any Australian made weapons.

Can anyone tell us what in this list of IDF weapons is made in Australia?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_equipment_of_the_Israel_Defense_Forces

Australia does use military weapons made in Israel i would estimate 90% of our Navy weapons are Israeli stuff like this.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typhoon_Weapon_Station

The Helmet display system in our F35s was made by Elbit and Collins aerospace.
Israel makes the outer skins for our F35 wings.

Our FA18s used this which is made in Israel. We no longer use FA18s
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AN/AAQ-28_Litening

If any of our military technology has to go back to Israel for repairs or updates export permits are required.

We don't sell any weapons to Israel we buy weapons from Israel.

Why don't you educate yourself ??

https://michaelwest.com.au/genocide-grants-government-awards-millions-to-f-35-su...

hear hear sir brave Nail.

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lee Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 20528 Gender:	Re: Australia's arms exports to Israel: Reply #19 - Apr 15^th, 2026 at 1:28pm According to Michael West, we make parts. According to Michael West, they are "likely" deployed in the US and Israeli Iran war. What is the percentage for "likelihood"? Enough for a criminal investigation? Apparently likely is between 50% and 75%.
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Re: Australia's arms exports to Israel:
Reply #20 - Apr 15^th, 2026 at 2:47pm

lee wrote on Apr 15^th, 2026 at 1:28pm:

According to Michael West, we make parts. According to Michael West, they are "likely" deployed in the US and Israeli Iran war.

What is the percentage for "likelihood"? Enough for a criminal investigation? Cool

Apparently likely is between 50% and 75%.

https://mathbitsnotebook.com/JuniorMath/Probability/ProbLine3waysaa.jpg

Without those parts the planes don't take off. Is that enough certainty for you ?

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lee Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 20528 Gender:	Re: Australia's arms exports to Israel: Reply #21 - Apr 15^th, 2026 at 2:50pm Sir lastnail wrote on Apr 15^th, 2026 at 2:47pm: Without those parts the planes don't take off. Is that enough certainty for you ? But they may be made elsewhere. Can you guarantee that they are Australian made?
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tallowood Gold Member Offline Израиль Навсегда Posts: 7632 Gender:	Re: Australia's arms exports to Israel: Reply #22 - Apr 15^th, 2026 at 3:05pm There should be more cooperation with Israel and more pressure on terrorists and terrorist supporters like Palestinian rights groups.
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Re: Australia's arms exports to Israel:
Reply #23 - Apr 15^th, 2026 at 4:46pm

lee wrote on Apr 15^th, 2026 at 2:50pm:

Sir lastnail wrote on Apr 15^th, 2026 at 2:47pm:

Without those parts the planes don't take off. Is that enough certainty for you ?

But they may be made elsewhere. Wink

Can you guarantee that they are Australian made?

OK if they are made elsewhere, then we don't need to supply them, do we ?? End of story !!

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lee Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 20528 Gender:	Re: Australia's arms exports to Israel: Reply #24 - Apr 15^th, 2026 at 4:51pm Sir lastnail wrote on Apr 15^th, 2026 at 4:46pm: OK if they are made elsewhere, then we don't need to supply them, do we ?? End of story !! exactly right.
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