The Israeli Defense Ministry sealed a landmark procurement agreement with Boeing yesterday, securing 25 advanced F-15IA fighter jets in a deal valued at approximately $5.2 billion. First disclosed by Israel Hayom in January, the agreement, financed through American military aid funds, includes an option for acquiring 25 additional aircraft in the future.
The state-of-the-art jets will incorporate cutting-edge weapon systems, including proprietary Israeli technologies, featuring substantial enhancements in range, payload capacity, and combat performance. The delivery schedule projects the first aircraft arriving in 2031, with annual deliveries of 4-6 jets.
Defense Ministry Director General Maj. Gen. (ret) Eyal Zamir characterized the acquisition as part of a comprehensive IDF modernization initiative that has reached approximately $41 billion since the outbreak of the Iron Swords War. "While pursuing unprecedented acquisitions of munitions and advanced weaponry, we're simultaneously securing long-term force enhancement agreements. The new F-15 squadron will complement our third F-35 squadron, contracted earlier this year. This represents an unparalleled future capability upgrade for our Air Force and Israel's long-range strategic capabilities, whose critical importance has been demonstrated during the Iron Swords War. The Defense Ministry continues to advance comprehensive enhancement programs across all IDF domains – aerial, naval, ground, intelligence, and beyond," Zamir said.
Boeing Israel President Maj. Gen. (ret) Ido Nehoshtan underscored the corporation's enduring partnership with Israel and its commitment to delivering advanced aircraft by established protocols.
