The Defense Ministry of Israel has signed a deal to purchase a squadron of F-15IA fighter jets, the Israeli variant of the advanced F-15EX. The $5.2 billion deal includes 25 jets with options for 25 more, and they will be financed by US military aid. The jets will be delivered in batches of four to six per year starting in 2031. The Defense Ministry states that the new jets will be equipped with cutting-edge weapon systems and state-of-the-art Israeli technologies, enhancing range capabilities, payload capacity, and overall performance. This procurement is part of Israel's efforts to maintain strategic superiority in the Middle East.