Israel indicators $5.2b Boeing deal for F-15 fighter jets

Israel’s Ministry of Protection yesterday signed an enormous $5.2 billion take care of Boeing to obtain 25 superior F-15 fighter jets. The deal will likely be financed from US assist to Israel and consists of an choice to obtain a further 25 fighter jets.

Ministry of Protection director common Gen. (res.) Eyal Zamir signed the authorization for the contract on his go to to the US final month, and yesterday after negotiations performed by the Ministry of Protection’s procurement delegation within the US in cooperation with the Israel Air Pressure, the deal was signed.

The brand new fighter jets being acquired are of the F15IA mannequin, which will likely be outfitted with essentially the most superior weapons programs with choices for upgrading the vary of the plane to longer distances, elevated payload capability and improved efficiency in varied operational conditions. Supply of the F-15 plane will start in 2031 and can proceed on the price of 4-6 plane per 12 months.

Israel and the US harassed that this deal is a significant milestone in deepening the safety cooperation between the 2 nations, and expresses their mutual dedication to sustaining regional safety.

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