Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak has approved the purchase of 20 F-35As for the IAF at a cost of $2.75 billion.
“The F-35 is the fighter plane of the future that will allow Israel to maintain its aerial superiority and its technological advantage in the region,” Barak said. “The F-35 will give the IAF better capabilities, both near and far, to help strengthen Israel’s national security.”