Israel approves purchase of 25 new F-35 stealth fighter jets
Israel's defence ministry says the deal to purchase 25 F-35 jets – expected to be signed in coming months – will expand the country’s fleet of the aircraft to 75. – Israel MOD pic, July 2, 2023.
ISRAEL has approved buying a third squadron of advanced F-35 fighter jets manufactured by Lockheed Martin in a US$3-billion deal, the defence ministry said today. Israel is the only Middle East nation with F-35s, the world’s most advanced fighter which is stealth capable and can be used to gather intelligence, strike deep into enemy territory and engage in air duels.
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