A U.S. F-15 fighter jet takes off during an exercise dubbed “Juniper Falcon,” held between crews from the United States and Israeli air forces, at Ovda Military Airbase, in southern Israel on May 16, 2017. Amir Cohen/ReutersBoeing has secured an $8.57 billion U.S. Air Force contract to design, produce, and deliver a new fleet of advanced F-15 fighter jets for Israel, the Pentagon has announced.The contract covers the production of 25 F-15IA aircraft for the Israeli Air Force, with an option for an additional 25 jets, under the U.S. government’s Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program, according to a daily contracts announcement issued by the U.S. Department of War on Dec. 29.
Boeing Wins $8.57 Billion Contract for New F-15 Fighters for Israel
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