Overview
- The Ministerial Committee on Procurement, which met Sunday, cleared a plan to add a fourth F-35 squadron and a second F-15IA squadron.
- The defence ministry said the deals are worth tens of billions and include integration, maintenance, spare parts, and logistics for full fleet support.
- IMOD Director General Amir Baram directed the ministry’s U.S. mission to work with American government and military offices to finalize contracts.
- The F-35 offers stealth and advanced sensors, while the F-15IA carries heavier loads over longer ranges, giving planners more options for distant targets.
- Leaders cited recent operations involving Iran as evidence that advanced air power and close U.S.-Israel coordination remain essential.