Israel Firms KC-46 Buy, Confirms Third F-35 Squadron Purchase Plan

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Israel has ordered eight Boeing KC-46 tankers.
Credit: Israeli Ministry of Defense
The Israeli government has confirmed it will acquire a third squadron of Lockheed Martin F-35s as well as heavy-lift helicopters and advanced munitions as part of its new arms procurement program to update the Israeli Defense Forces. The plans also include the purchase of eight Boeing KC-46 tankers...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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