The Israeli Air Force (IAF) announced on 6 August that its second F-35I Adir squadron is now operational following six months of preparations. The 116th 'Lions of the South' Squadron was formally established at Nevatim Air Force Base in January. "From now on, the Lions of the South are ready to take an active part in the IAF's extensive operational activity," the IAF said in a statement on its website. "For the last six months the squadron's personnel were met with the various scenarios that they were required to face as part of their preparation for the operational fitness inspection that took place this week. They will be prepared for real situations," it added.
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