Israel approves purchase of F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed Martin and Boeing
Israel's Ministerial Committee on Procurement approved a multibillion-dollar defense procurement deal to purchase two new combat squadrons of F-35 and F-15IA advanced fighter aircraft from US manufacturers Lockheed Martin and Boeing. The approval is described as the initial phase of a 350-billion-shekel ($119 billion) program to strengthen Israel's armed forces. Israeli Defence Ministry officials cited ongoing security threats and the importance of maintaining technological superiority in justifying the purchase.
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This event sits in the top 93% of divergence this week. 2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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