An undated photograph of a Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion heavy transport helicopter, which Israel signed an agreement to purchase from the United States on December 30, 2021. (Lockheed Martin)
Times of Israel: With Iran in mind, Israel signs deal with US for heavy choppers, refueling planes
Weapons sale to cost $3.1 billion, with the funds coming from military aid Washington provides to Jerusalem Israel on Thursday signed a long-awaited agreement to purchase a dozen heavy transport helicopters and two additional refueling planes from the United States, in a weapons deal worth over $3 billion, the Defense Ministry said.
These aircraft, along with a number of additional F-35 fighter jets that Israel plans to purchase from the US, are specifically meant to counter threats posed by Iran, including its nuclear program.
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Israel Signs Deal For US Heavy Choppers And Refueling Planes
Israel signs deal to buy $3.1 bln in US helicopters, tankers -- FOX News/Reuters
Israel, US sign deal for 12 helicopters and refueling aircraft -- Jerusalem Post
Israel signs deal for helicopters, Boeing aircrafts from US -- i24 News
US and Israel Ink Defense Agreements to Supply New Fleet of Helicopters, Refueling Aircraft -- Algemeiner News
Israel signs $3 billion deal to buy US military aircraft -- DW
Israel signs $3bn deal for US helicopters, refuelling planes -- Middle East Eye
Getting very ready
ReplyDeleteBig attack
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ReplyDeleteIf Israel gets those tankers iran better beware
ReplyDeleteSo no Israeli response for 2 years ?
ReplyDeleteThey won't and vant wait that long, perhaps they will lease in the meantime ?