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Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing
The $350 billion plan is the first major step in adding advanced jets and support systems to preserve Israel's air superiority.
- 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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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.
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