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Published May 3, 2026 7:52 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 8:26 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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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.

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.

PRIMARY SOURCE CNA (Central News Agency) View source Distributor: CNA (Central News Agency)
Published: May 3, 2026

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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

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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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