JERUSALEM – The Israeli defense ministry announced Sunday that the government has granted final authorization for a major military aircraft acquisition involving two new combat squadrons.
The substantial defense contract will see Israel purchasing F-35 and F-15Ia fighter jets from American aerospace giants Lockheed Martin and Boeing. Officials described the transaction as worth tens of billions of shekels.
The ministry’s announcement on May 3 confirmed the completion of the approval process for what represents a significant expansion of Israel’s air combat capabilities through advanced American-manufactured aircraft.
