# Israel has given final approval for a plan to purchase two new combat squadrons of F-35 and F-15IA advanced fighter aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-03 · PerthNow*

## Key points

- Israel has finalized approval to purchase new F-35 and F-15IA squadrons from the US.
- This procurement is part of a 350 billion shekel modernization plan for the Israeli military.
- Israel will acquire a fourth F-35 squadron from Lockheed Martin and a second F-15IA squadron from Boeing.
- The new aircraft will incorporate next-generation autonomous flight and space dominance capabilities.
- Finalizing the agreements with US government and military counterparts is now the next step.

**Companies:** Lockheed Martin, Boeing
**Countries:** Israel, United States

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