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defense24 days ago•10 min saved

Israel Expands Air Power With Two New F-15IA and F-35I Squadrons

Israel’s Ministerial Committee on Procurement approved plans to add two new fighter squadrons—one F-35I Adir and one F-15IA—under the Magen Israel program, renewing the drive to strengthen the IAF with hundreds of jets over time, involving a tens-of-billions-shekel package (with potential U.S. funding) and no delivery timeline yet disclosed, as part of ongoing force buildup following recent regional operations and domestic defense development.

via The War Zone|

#air-force #defense #f-15ia

defense-and-tech25 days ago•17 min saved

Israel doubles F-35 and F-15IA fleets, backs with a decade-long defense boost

Israel approves a 10-year, NIS 350 billion defense plan that doubles its F-35 fleet to 100 and its F-15IA fleet to 50, creating two new squadrons and strengthening air superiority and overall readiness across the IDF.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#air-superiority #defense-and-tech #defense-budget

international-relations1 year ago•1 min saved

Israel Secures $5.2B Deal for 25 Advanced F-15IA Jets

Israel has announced the purchase of 25 F-15IA combat jets from Boeing for $5.2 billion, with an option for 25 more, to enhance its long-distance combat capabilities. The deal, facilitated by American aid funds, will see deliveries starting in 2031. The F-15IA's significant weapons-carrying capacity and advanced systems were key factors in the decision, aimed at boosting Israel's strategic reach, particularly in regions like Iran and Yemen. This announcement coincides with political changes in both the U.S. and Israel.

via Defense News|

#boeing #defense #f-15ia