Just a bit more info from a recent email:
Right now none of the Arab countries are in line for the F-35, any
version. There was talk with Saudi but we have been told this is not
going to happen for a long time after we get the planes. Israel is in
deep negotiations with the US Government on many issues, budget being
the main one, and other budget considerations from the army and navy.
Puts our office in a strange situation as we are competing for 2 very
large combat ships for the Israel Navy also Lockheed Martin(tough due to
price), plus orders for C-130J's that is more or less a done deal. From
the army side there are options for defense systems that the army say
they need urgently. Not enough money to go round for all. Nice that
our company are the manufacturers of nearly all the budget priorities
equipment.
Two very large combat ships, planes in grey paint schemes, possible F-35B order. You don't think....?