Israel to order another 17 F-35As, total order now 50 aircraft

The Israeli government has approved the purchase of 17 more F-35As from Lockheed Martin. This brings the total number of aircraft ordered to 50.

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Photo: Lockheed Martin

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement that the decision by the cabinet on Nov. 27 was unanimous.

The decision comes as the nation prepares to receive its first pair of F-35As on Dec. 12.