The Israeli government approved a $ 9 billion budget for equipment modernization of the Israel Defense Forces on 7 February
The budget is scheduled to fund procurement of a squadron of either F-15EX or F-35, Boeing KC-46 tankers, and replacements for the ageing Ch-53 Yasur transport helicopters, with the IAF yet to choose between the CH-53K King Stallion or CH-47 Chinook.
Israel; Government approves US$9B. Air Force modernization