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Rafael begins SPICE 1000 integration on Israel F-35I jets

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 8:08 AM UTC · How we work

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Rafael Advanced Defense Systems began integrating the SPICE 1000 bomb onto Israel’s F-35I jets, partnering with Lockheed Martin.
Development and testing should finish within months, after which the Israeli Air Force will certify the weapon.
SPICE 1000 converts 1,000-lb warheads into precision munitions that can strike targets up to 75 miles away.
Rafael said the step could enable SPICE 1000 sales to other F-35 operators, after India approved procurement in December 2025.

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Rafael Advanced Defense Systems began integrating the SPICE 1000 bomb onto Israel’s F-35I jets, partnering with Lockheed Martin.
Development and testing should finish within months, after which the Israeli Air Force will certify the weapon.
SPICE 1000 converts 1,000-lb warheads into precision munitions that can strike targets up to 75 miles away.
Rafael said the step could enable SPICE 1000 sales to other F-35 operators, after India approved procurement in December 2025.