Israel will use US aid to purchase a new fleet of F-35 fighter jets.

Israel will acquire its third fleet of F-35 stealth fighter jets worth $3bn, financed through US military aid.

The Ministry of Defence approved the purchase, with Lockheed Martin providing 25 more aircraft.

This will increase Israel’s air force’s F-35 jet fleet to 75. Israel is the first country outside the US to acquire the F-35 and remains the only Middle East country with the advanced weapon.

The deal will ensure cooperation between American companies and Israeli defense industries in aircraft parts production.

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