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On August 30th, 1987, a consequential decision was reached within the Israeli security Cabinet after a heated 12-11 vote. This decision marked the conclusion of the ambitious Lavi fighter jet project, which had been under development by Israel Aerospace Industries since 1980. Notably, the Lavi prototype had already taken to the skies in December 1986.
Read more: This Day in History: Israel's Decision to Halt "Lavi" Project Reshapes Defense Landscape