Israel will Purchase Twenty-five More F-35 Jets in $3 bln Agreement

Mon Jul 03 2023
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JERUSALEM: Israel’s Ministry of Defense said on Sunday that it has approved the purchase of 25 more F-35 stealth fighter jets in an agreement worth $3 billion.

Israel will Purchase Twenty-five More F-35 Stealth Jets in $3 bln Agreement

Reuters reported that the additional 25 jets will bring the number of F-35s in Israel to 75.  Local officials said that the agreement will be financed via the defense aid package Israel receives from Washington.

Reuters maintained that the F-35 is also known as the Joint Strike Fighter. Lockheed Martin and engine manufacturer Pratt and Whitney have also agreed to involve Israeli defense firms in the production of the jet components, Reuters further said.

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