Israel approves F35 and F15I jet purchase plan in deal worth tens of billions shekels

Published on 3 May 2026

Two new combat squadrons, backed by US suppliers

Israel has approved a plan to buy two new combat squadrons of F-35 and F-15I fighter jets from US firms Lockheed Martin and Boeing. The deal, reportedly worth tens of billions of shekels, is positioned as a major step to bolster Israel’s air power amid heightened tensions with Iran.

Israel approved a plan for two new combat squadrons
Jets include F-35s and F-15I aircraft
Suppliers named are Lockheed Martin and Boeing
The reported value runs into tens of billions of shekels

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Israel approves F35 and F15I jet purchase plan in deal worth tens of billions shekels

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