It is reported that the Israeli Ministry of Defense has signed a contract with the United States for the purchase of 25 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets.
In a written statement from the ministry, it was stated that Israel approved the purchase of a third squadron of F-35 stealth fighter jets in a $3 billion deal.
In the statement, it was stated that the planes will be financed by the defense aid package Israel received from the USA, and with the latest order, the number of F-35s in the inventory of the Israeli Air Force will increase to 75 and the number of squadrons to 3.
Under former President Barack Obama, the United States committed $38 billion in grants to Tel Aviv between 2017 and 2028. (AA)