Israel to acquire two squadrons of F-35, F-15IA aircraft; Netanyahu directs 350 billion Shekels investment in defence manufacturing budget

Iran Herald · May 3, 2026 War

Tel Aviv [Israel], May 3 (ANI): In a major announcement on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the country is acquiring two squadrons of advanced aircraft - the F-35 and the F-15IA. In a push towards self-reliance, he added that over the coming decade, Israel will add 350 billion shekels to the defence budget to manufacture these munitions in the country.

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