Israel to Procure Third “Adir” F-35 Squadron
Israel’s Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant has approved the recommendation proposed by the senior defense echelon, to procure a third F-35 squadron for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
The Ministry of Defense will purchase a total of 25 F-35 aircraft from the American government, which will be manufactured by Lockheed Martin. This acquisition will expand the world's most advanced stealth aircraft fleet operated by the Israeli Air Force to 75 aircraft.
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An F35I Adir jet of 116 Squadron of the Israeli Air Force in a bomb proof hangar.
Following the Minister of Defense’s approval, the IMOD Mission to the USA will issue an official letter of request (LOR) to the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office (JPO). This step will facilitate the approval and signing of the transaction in the coming months.
The value of the deal is approximately $3 billion, financed by American aid funds. As part of the original agreement between the governments, the aircraft’s manufacturer, Lockheed Martin, and the engine manufacturer, Pratt & Whitney, have committed to involving Israeli defense industries in the production of aircraft components sold.
F35I Adir jets of 116 Squadron of the Israeli Air Force, also known as The Lions of the South Squadron (former Flying Wing, and Defenders of the South Squadron), is an F-35I fighter squadron based at Nevatim Airbase. IDF Photo.
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