01.12.2014, 08:34
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The new plan calls for 33 of the jets to be purchased using American military aid money now, and 17 more to be purchased in the future.
The original plan was to purchase 50 jets for two squadrons, each including 24 F-35 fighter jets and two additional planes for experimental use by the Air Force.
Israel has already purchased 19 F-35 jets for $2.75 billion in 2010 with American aid money. The first planes from this deal are set to arrive in Israel in 2016.
Before the purchase of the additional 17 jets, which will cost $142 million per plane, the government will hold another discussion in order to make a final decision.