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Israel announces the purchase of 14 F-35 fighter jets

Tel Aviv, Israel - The first deliveries are expected at the end of 2016

The Israeli defense ministry announced the agreement with Lockheed-Martin for the supply of 14 F-35 fighter jets The economic value of the order is approximately $ 2.82 billion; the unit cost is about $ 110 million for each aircraft but are included in the contract training products and high-tech related supplies. The first deliveries are expected at the end of 2016. The Israeli government...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1166458
Rome, Italy, 02/25/2015 12:59
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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