ISRAEL TO INK FLEET UPGRADE WITH FOLLOW-ON F-15I BUY

Two Israeli Defense Force-Air Force F-15D Eagle aircraft practice air defense maneuvers mission over the Nevada Test and Training Ranges, at Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), Nevada (NV), during Exercise RED FLAG 04-3. Exercise RED FLAG is a realistic combat training exercise involving the Air Forces of the US and its Allies.

Source: Flight Global

Israel has proposed a deal to purchase additional Boeing F-15s, in a package that would also include upgrading the Israeli air force’s existing I-model examples of the strike aircraft.

Worth almost $4 billion, the potential purchase would include 25 twin-engined F-15Is in an advanced configuration. The new version’s airframe would have an extended lifespan and enhanced features including a large-area cockpit display.

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