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Pentagon Orders Advanced F-15IA Jets for Israel by 2031

1/19/2026

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On January 17, 2026, the Pentagon announced a contract with Boeing to supply Israel with over two dozen F-15I fighter jets.
The F-15IA variant will incorporate advanced Israeli technologies and be delivered starting in 2031.
The aircraft can carry up to 12 AMRAAM missiles and larger weapons to boost Israel's air capabilities amid tensions with Iran, while the existing F-15I Ra'am fleet remains operational until the F-15IA arrives.

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On January 17, 2026, the Pentagon announced a contract with Boeing to supply Israel with over two dozen F-15I fighter jets.
The F-15IA variant will incorporate advanced Israeli technologies and be delivered starting in 2031.
The aircraft can carry up to 12 AMRAAM missiles and larger weapons to boost Israel's air capabilities amid tensions with Iran, while the existing F-15I Ra'am fleet remains operational until the F-15IA arrives.