Israel signs $5.2 billion fighter jet deal to boost Middle East power

The deal brings advanced F-15 jets with cutting-edge technology to Israel

Ariella Lahayani, ILTV|
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The Israel Defense Ministry signed a $5.2 billion deal that marks a significant milestone in deepening U.S.-Israel defense cooperation.
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The first of the new generation F-15IA jets will arrive in 2031, with four to six planes arriving each year.
The agreement was signed with Boeing, which built the fighter jets, with the purchase funded through U.S. military aid.
The deal includes an option for 25 additional fighters in the future.
The F-15IA features advanced weapons systems, including cutting-edge Israeli technology. It also consists of an extended flight range and an increased payload capacity that will allow Israel to maintain its strategic superiority in future challenges in the Middle East.
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