2023-07-02 15:14:55
F-35 aircraft of the Israeli Air Force.
Israel increases its air capability with the additional 25 Lockheed Martin (LMT.N) F-35 aircraft that will bring the total number of F-35s in Israel’s air force to 75, according to the Defense Ministry.
They added that the contract will be financed through the US defense aid package that Israel receives.
F-35 aircraft of the Israeli Air Force.
Million dollar military purchase in Israel
The Ministry of Defense said on Sunday that Israel has authorized the acquisition of a third squadron of F-35 stealth fighters in a $3 billion contract.
The F-35 was acquired by Israel as the first country outside of the United States. According to his air force chief, Israel was the first to operate the aircraft in combat in May 2018..
The F-35 is also known as a Joint Strike Fighter and is known in Israel by its Hebrew name “Adir” (Mighty).
According to Israel’s Defense Ministry, Lockheed Martin and engine producer Pratt & Whitney have agreed to integrate Israeli defense industries into the production of aircraft components.
Chief of Staff Major General Hartzi Halevi, Defense Ministry Director General Major General (Ret) Eyal Zamir and Air Force Commander Major General Tomer Bar recommended equipping another Adir squadron – and the minister of Defense, Yoav Galant, approved this recommendation.
In fact, this is a confirmation by the new government of a decision that was made two years ago, and as a result of which the squadron was even established in Nabatim, initially as a training squadron.
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Following approval by the Minister of Defense, the US Ministry of Defense procurement delegation will issue an official procurement request to the US F-35 Directorate, with the goal of completing approval and signing of the agreement in the coming months. .
Is Israel preparing for a new war? In the West, developed countries increased their military spending, perhaps preparing for the Third World War.
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