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Israel approves purchase of fighter jets from the US

Israel’s $10B purchase of F-35 and F-15IA jets expands its air superiority, intensifying military tensions and shifting Middle East power balances.

Key takeaways

  • How Israel’s New Fighter Jet Deal Could Shift Middle East Military Dynamics
  • Israel’s approval to buy two new squadrons of F-35 and F-15IA fighters isn’t just a routine arms deal — it’s a calculated move to widen the military gap with its neigh...
  • The stealth and strike capabilities of the F-35, combined with the upgraded range and payload of the F-15IA, give Israel a toolkit for both deep-penetration precision ...
  • Neighboring Egypt and Jordan, who rely on older F-16s and Mirage jets, face a widening gap. Gulf states such as the UAE, recently granted access to F-35s, now must con...

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