Israel Purchases 25 Boeing F-15IA Jets for $5.2B with U.S. Military Aid

Nov 7, 2024, 07:24 AM

Israel's Defense Ministry has signed a $5.2 billion agreement to purchase 25 advanced F-15IA fighter jets from Boeing Co., with an option for an additional 25 aircraft. The F-15IA, an Israeli variant of the F-15EX 'Eagle II', features enhanced range, payload capacity, and Israeli-integrated weapon systems. The deal, signed on Wednesday as part of a broader U.S. aid package approved earlier this year, is financed through U.S. military aid funds. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2031, with aircraft supplied in batches of 4-6 annually. The acquisition underscores the strong defense alliance between Israel and the United States amid growing regional threats.