Israel to Procure Third “Adir” F-35 Squadron
The Ministry of Defense will purchase a total of 25 F-35 aircraft from the American government, in a deal valued at $3 billion
IsraelDefense
| 02/07/2023
Photo credit: Israel Air Force
Israel’s Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant has approved the recommendation proposed by the senior defense echelon, to procure a third F-35 squadron for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
The Ministry of Defense will purchase a total of 25 F-35 aircraft from the American government, which will be manufactured by Lockheed Martin. This acquisition will expand the world's most advanced stealth aircraft fleet operated by the Israeli Air Force to 75 aircraft.
Following the Minister of Defense’s approval, the IMOD Mission to the USA will issue an official letter of request (LOR) to the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office (JPO). This step will facilitate the approval and signing of the transaction in the coming months.
The value of the deal is approximately $3 billion, financed by American aid funds. As part of the original agreement between the governments, the aircraft’s manufacturer, Lockheed Martin, and the engine manufacturer, Pratt & Whitney, have committed to involving Israeli defense industries in the production of aircraft components sold.
The Ministry of Defense will purchase a total of 25 F-35 aircraft from the American government, in a deal valued at $3 billion
Photo credit: Israel Air Force
Israel’s Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant has approved the recommendation proposed by the senior defense echelon, to procure a third F-35 squadron for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
The Ministry of Defense will purchase a total of 25 F-35 aircraft from the American government, which will be manufactured by Lockheed Martin. This acquisition will expand the world's most advanced stealth aircraft fleet operated by the Israeli Air Force to 75 aircraft.
Following the Minister of Defense’s approval, the IMOD Mission to the USA will issue an official letter of request (LOR) to the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office (JPO). This step will facilitate the approval and signing of the transaction in the coming months.
The value of the deal is approximately $3 billion, financed by American aid funds. As part of the original agreement between the governments, the aircraft’s manufacturer, Lockheed Martin, and the engine manufacturer, Pratt & Whitney, have committed to involving Israeli defense industries in the production of aircraft components sold.
