Israel Approves Military Procurement, Will Purchase F-35 and F-15IA Fighter Jets from US
Israel's Ministry of Defense announced today that its ministerial procurement committee has approved a military procurement deal to acquire F-35 and F-15IA advanced fighter jets for two new squadrons from US-based Lockheed Martin and Boeing. This deal is an initial phase of a 350 billion shekel (approx. 119 billion USD) strengthening plan aimed at bolstering Israel's military power and readiness for future security challenges.
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(Central News Agency, Jerusalem, 3rd, Comprehensive Foreign Report) Israel's Ministry of Defense announced today that its ministerial procurement committee has approved a military procurement case to acquire F-35 and F-15IA advanced fighter jets for two new squadrons from US-based Lockheed Martin and Boeing.
Reuters reported that Israel's Ministry of Defense pointed out that this is an initial phase of a 350 billion Shekel (Israeli currency unit), approximately 119 billion US dollar, military strengthening plan, aimed at reinforcing Israel's military power and enhancing its readiness for severe security challenges in the coming decade.
Israel's Ministry of Defense also mentioned that these new fighter squadrons will serve as the cornerstone for the Israeli military's long-term force development, aiming to address regional threats and maintain Israel's strategic air superiority. (Compiled by: Chen Zhengjian) 1150503
(Central News Agency, Jerusalem, 3rd, Comprehensive Foreign Report) Israel's Ministry of Defense announced today that its ministerial procurement committee has approved a military procurement case to acquire F-35 and F-15IA advanced fighter jets for two new squadrons from US-based Lockheed Martin and Boeing.
Reuters reported that Israel's Ministry of Defense pointed out that this is an initial phase of a 350 billion Shekel (Israeli currency unit), approximately 119 billion US dollar, military strengthening plan, aimed at reinforcing Israel's military power and enhancing its readiness for severe security challenges in the coming decade.
Israel's Ministry of Defense also mentioned that these new fighter squadrons will serve as the cornerstone for the Israeli military's long-term force development, aiming to address regional threats and maintain Israel's strategic air superiority. (Compiled by: Chen Zhengjian) 1150503