Israeli Ministry of Defense

Boeing has secured an $8.6 billion contract to supply Israel with 25 new F-15IA fighter jets, with an option for 25 more aircraft in the future. The deal, announced by the US Department of War on December 29, 2025, follows talks between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago in Florida.

Israel's Iron Beam laser air defense system has been officially activated by the Israeli Ministry of Defense and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. According to a joint press release, the system was successfully tested against various threats and will be integrated into the Israeli Air Force as part of its multi-layered aerial defense array.