Israel Expands F-35 Fleet with $3 Billion Deal for 25 Stealth Jets

Israel has announced plans to purchase an additional 25 F-35 fighter jets from the United States, increasing its fleet by 50%. The $3 billion deal, set to be finalized in the coming months, will be financed through American military aid to Israel. The purchase highlights the deepening defense partnership between the two countries, with Israeli companies expected to be involved in the production process. The move comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and Iran, with Israel using F-35 jets in the past to shoot down Iranian drones and threatening long-range strikes on Iranian nuclear targets.