El Israel Ministry of Defense announced the signing of a thank you for the purchase of 25 next-generation F-15 fighter aircraft, manufactured by Boeing Co. This is sharp, valued it 5,200 million dollarsit forms part of a larger state aid package that was approved by the EE administration and Congress. UU. earlier this year and includes an option to acquire 25 additional avionics.
Details of the Acuerdo
Sending new ones F-15IA it will begin 2031with an entry schedule 4 and 6 planes per year. These aircraft will be equipped with weapons systems that will integrate with Israel's existing armaments, offering greater space and payload capacity. According to the Minister of Defense, these improvements will allow the Israeli Air Force to maintain it strategic superiority to address current and future challenges in the Middle East.
Strategic importance
Eyal Zamir, director general of the Ministry of Defense, was enthusiastic about the acquisition of these houses, along with the third F-35 acquired at the beginning of this year, it replenishes Israel's air power and strategic capabilities, essential in the context of the current war.
Acquisitions in the context of war
Since the beginning of the conflict in Gaza el October 7, 2023the Israeli government has made acquisitions by case value 40 million dollarscentered on advanced armament and ammunition. Zamir indicated that while immediate needs are being met, additional capabilities are also being sought to strengthen the defense.
Relationship with Boeing
For Boeing, this sale of the F-15 is the second major transaction of the year, after the respect El Al Israel Airlines in August for the purchase of hasta 31 aircraft 737 MAX for a long time 2,500 million dollars. Ido Nehushtan, president of Boeing Israel, highlighted the importance of the relationship with Israel and the intention to continue working with EE governments. UU. and Israel to facilitate the transportation of F-15IAs through standard military channels.
This only strengthens Israel's military capabilities, but also suffers from the ongoing compromise of defense cooperation between Israel and the United States. The integration of these latest generation combat avionics will be crucial to address challenges in the region.
