Israel to Acquire 50 New F-15IA Fighter Aircraft, Upgrade 25 Others for $18.8 Billion

The United States has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Israel of F-15IA and F-15I+ Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $18.82 billion.

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on August 13.

The Government of Israel has requested to buy up to 50 new F-15IA multi-role fighter aircraft, as well as Mid-Life Update modification kits for its existing 25 F-15I multi-role fighter aircraft.

Incorporating F-15IAs into the Israel Air Force’s fleet of fighter aircraft will enhance Israel’s interoperability with U.S. systems and bolster Israel’s aerial capabilities to meet current and future enemy threats, strengthen its homeland defense, and serve as a deterrent to regional threats.

The approval also includes Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $102.5 million besides modified M1148A1P2 Family of Oshkosh Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $583.1 million.