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IAI optimistic over third IAF F-35 squadron buy

8th January 2021 - 18:30 GMT | by Tim Martin in London

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The prospect of Israel buying more F-35 aircraft could lead to business growth for IAI – but political uncertainty could scupper this and other plans.

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has said that the acquisition of a third Israeli F-35A (F-35I Adir) squadron would ‘definitely contribute’ to new business opportunities between it and Lockheed Martin.

Israel’s defence minister Benny Gantz has requested to buy additional aircraft from the US, according to Ynet TV, which would take the country’s programme of record to over 50 of the fifth-generation jets.

A spokesperson for the minister’s office told Shephard in a statement that it had ‘no further information to disclose at this time' on the matter.

The push from Jerusalem to purchase more fighters comes after the Trump administration

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IAI optimistic over third IAF F-35 squadron buy

New Zealand boosts defence spend to US$6.6 billion and vows increased closeness with Australia

Ireland begins work on buying fighter jets and doubling the naval fleet

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New Zealand boosts defence spend to US$6.6 billion and vows increased closeness with Australia

UK Chancellor commits £2 billion to make the country a “defence industrial superpower”

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New Zealand boosts defence spend to US$6.6 billion and vows increased closeness with Australia

Ireland begins work on buying fighter jets and doubling the naval fleet

UK Chancellor commits £2 billion to make the country a “defence industrial superpower”

Avalon 2025: Australian defence budget meets the low expectations of show attendees

New Zealand boosts defence spend to US$6.6 billion and vows increased closeness with Australia

UK Chancellor commits £2 billion to make the country a “defence industrial superpower”

Launch of Gilat Defense targets DoD market

Collins MAPS Gen II to equip US DoD watercraft

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