Having recently reversed himself on the bomber and approved Air Force plans to develop a new long-range strikeaircraft, the defense secretary needs to also revisit his decision on F-22.
During his two-day visit to Israel, Hagel was expected to further discuss a U.S. arms deal that would provide Israel with missiles for its fighter aircraft, plus KC-135 refueling planes that could be used in a long-range strike on a country such as Iran, as well as V-22 Osprey transport planes.