NEW IRISH STATE JET SAID TO STRUGGLE TO LAND IN FOG, AFTER REJECTING ISRAELI SYSTEM

Ireland has opted not to purchase Elbit Systems’ low‑visibility landing equipment for its new Falcon 6X jet, a decision that could leave the aircraft vulnerable in foggy conditions.

According to The Times of Israel, procurement officials said that signing a deal with the Israeli defense firm would have been "a step too far," and therefore the jet will lack Elbit’s low‑visibility system that helps pilots land safely in poor visibility. The Jerusalem Post reports the jet costs €53 million and notes the rejection of the Israeli system may impair operations during misty weather.

Low‑visibility equipment is a common safety feature on modern aircraft, and its absence could reduce the Falcon 6X’s operational readiness in Ireland’s often misty climate.

• Ireland’s new Falcon 6X jet will not be equipped with Elbit Systems’ low‑visibility landing aid.
• Procurement officials described the deal with the Israeli firm as "a step too far."
• The jet, costing €53 million, may have difficulty landing safely in fog without the system.
• The decision underscores concerns about operational safety in Ireland’s frequent mist and fog conditions.

Read the original source for full detail available at The Times of Israel src