US EditionIsrael approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing
- On Sunday, Israel's Defense Ministry approved the purchase of two new combat squadrons of advanced F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed Martin and Boeing, launching the first phase of a 350 billion shekel plan.
- Defense Minister Israel Katz stated the program is central to the 'Shield of Israel' plan, designed to provide the Israel Defense Forces with a lasting qualitative edge over a demanding decade.
- Building on an $8.6 billion Boeing contract from December, the deal adds a fourth F-35 squadron and a second squadron of F-15IA jets with autonomous flight capabilities and next-generation defense systems.
- Defense Ministry Director General Amir Baram instructed officials to finalize agreements with American counterparts, emphasizing that the recent conflict with Iran reinforced the critical nature of the US-Israel strategic relationship.
- This procurement forms the cornerstone of long-term force development, ensuring military readiness extends beyond immediate wartime needs while providing full operational flexibility across diverse combat scenarios.
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Drones over jets: Israel's Iran wars signal a quiet airpower revolution
Despite the rising reliance on drones during wars with Iran, the Israeli government approved over the weekend a deal to purchase two squadrons of manned fighter jets. Funding for the deal remains unclear, since it's dependent on the next military aid package from the U.S.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu approved the purchase of two new squadrons of F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets and announced an investment of approximately ₹7.8 lakh crore over the next 10 years in indigenous weapons production.
The contract provides for the delivery of a F-35 stealth fighter squadron produced by Lockheed Martin, as well as a second F-15IA squadron from Boeing's workshops.
Israel Fast-Tracks New Fighter Jet Squadrons After Iran War Lessons
by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief (Worthy News) – Israel is moving decisively to strengthen its air dominance in the Middle East, approving the purchase of two additional squadrons of advanced fighter jets from the United States following lessons learned during the recent war with Iran. The Israeli Defense Ministry announced Sunday that a high-level procurement committee has authorized plans to acquire a fourth squadron o…
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