Internal Debate Delays Israeli Purchase Of F-35, F-15EX Fighters

Boeing F-15EX

U.S, Air Force Boeing F-15EX takes off from Nellis AFB, Nevada.

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An internal political debate has stalled Israel’s purchases of Lockheed Martin F-35As and Boeing F-15EXs, prompting the country’s defense minister reportedly to warn May 10 that missing a U.S. deadline later this month could increase the cost significantly and delay deliveries by several years. The...
Steve Trimble

Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington DC.

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