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en.globes.co.ilIsrael Finalizes Multi-Billion Dollar Purchase of US F-35 and F-15 Jets for Two Squadrons
Israel's defense ministry has approved a plan to buy two new squadrons of F-35 and F-15Ia aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing. The deal, worth tens of billions of shekels, comes amid reflections on recent conflicts. A U.S. military officer highlighted the role of American su…
news.sky.comPeru Selects Lockheed Martin F-16s for Fleet Upgrade
Lockheed Martin stated it has secured a deal to sell 12 F-16 Block 70 aircraft to Peru, highlighting the jet's performance. However, Peru's interim president indicated the deal is on hold, while the US Embassy in Lima insists part of it has been signed. Senior officials in Lima r…
nationalinterest.orgAudit Report Blames 2021 South Korean F-15K Collision on Pilots' Photo-Taking During Mission
A South Korean audit board report revealed that two F-15K fighter jets collided mid-air in 2021 because pilots were capturing photos and videos during a mission. The incident in Daegu caused $596,000 in damages, with one pilot fined 88 million won after an appeal. The board noted…