Israel Secures $5.2B Deal for 25 Advanced F-15IA Jets
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Israel has announced the purchase of 25 F-15IA combat jets from Boeing for $5.2 billion, with an option for 25 more, to enhance its long-distance combat capabilities. The deal, facilitated by American aid funds, will see deliveries starting in 2031. The F-15IA's significant weapons-carrying capacity and advanced systems were key factors in the decision, aimed at boosting Israel's strategic reach, particularly in regions like Iran and Yemen. This announcement coincides with political changes in both the U.S. and Israel.
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- Israel signs deal to acquire 25 F-15 fighter jets from Boeing The Jerusalem Post
- Israel Executes Long Awaited Buy Of F-15IA Advanced Eagle Fighters The War Zone
- Israel announces $5.2 billion deal to buy 25 St. Louis-made advanced F-15s St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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