While the move marks the first time Israel opposed a U.S. arms sale to a NATO country, it's certainly far from the first time it opposed a U.S. fighter export to the region.

Though the UAE and Saudi Arabia dropped their interest in F-35s after US legislation imposed limits on the aircraft, Israeli defense officials worry that Turkey won't be affected…

While the move marks the first time Israel opposed a U.S. arms sale to a NATO country, it's certainly far from the first time it opposed a U.S. fighter export to the region.