IAF jets destroy Hezbollah launch pads posing threat to Israeli civilians, soldiers The aerial raids were launched after the Lebanese Armed Forces failed to process a request from Jerusalem to confiscate the rocket launchers. Jan. 2, 2025
Israel inks $3b deal for third F-35 squadron “This sends a powerful message to our enemies across the region,” said Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. June 5, 2024
Gallant: Smotrich endangering Israel by delaying purchase of fighter jets Unless the squadrons of F-35 and F-15 fighter jets are purchased this month, their delivery will be delayed by an additional three years, according to Israel's defense minister. May 14, 2024
Smotrich freezes purchase of fighter squadrons from the US The decision puts on hold deals worth a combined $9.5 billion to procure a squadron of F-15 fighter jets and a squadron of F-35 fighter jets. April 4, 2024
US OKs 2,000-lb. bombs, F-35 fighter jets to Israel More than 1,800 2,000-pound bombs and 500 500-pound bombs, along with 25 F-35 fighter jets were approved for transfer. David Isaac March 31, 2024
Rubio: ‘Unsettling’ that foreign courts can block US arms shipment to allies amid war The Florida senator wrote to the defense secretary after a Dutch court decision threatened to halt delivery of U.S.-owned F-35 parts to Israel. Feb. 28, 2024
Dutch court halts export of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel "It is undeniable that there is a clear risk the exported F-35 parts are used in serious violations of international humanitarian law," the court said. Akiva Van Koningsveld Feb. 12, 2024
IAF working on massive procurement plan as lesson from Gaza war Israel will try to secure a future agreement with the U.S., one that includes fighter jets as well as helicopters. Yoav Limor Jan. 19, 2024
Israel to procure 25 more F-35 fighters for $3 billion Delivery of the aircraft will begin in 2027 at a rate of three planes each year. Pesach Benson Sept. 3, 2023
