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»“This contract provides for the design, integration, instrumentation, test, production and delivery of 25 new F-15IA aircraft for the Israeli Air Force, with an option for an additional 25 F-15IA aircraft,” the Pentagon said.

The Pentagon said the contract involved foreign military sales to Israel. The US has long been the largest arms supplier to its closest Middle East ally.«

https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/pentagon-announces-8-6-billion-boeing-contract-for-f-15-jets-for-israel

Pentagon announces $11 billion Boeing contract for F-15 jets for Israel

The US has long been by far the largest arms supplier to its closest Middle East ally. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Straits Times

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„Germany is set to sign an expansion of its Arrow 3 interceptors and launchers deal with Israel by an additional $3.1 billion Thursday, the Israeli Defense Ministry said Wednesday.“

https://www.defensenews.com/global/mideast-africa/2025/12/17/germany-to-increase-arrow-3-interceptor-and-launcher-deal-with-israel/

Germany to increase Arrow 3 interceptor and launcher deal with Israel

Germany will sign an expansion of its Arrow 3 interceptors and launchers deal with Israel by $3.1 billion Thursday, the Israeli Defense Ministry says.

Defense News

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„The Trump administration is seeking congressional approval to sell Israel $6.4 billion in support equipment and weapons including attack helicopters and troop carriers, people familiar with the matter said on Friday.“

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/white-house-seeking-congress-approval-sell-israel-6-bln-weapons-wsj-reports-2025-09-19/

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„Although billed as a demonstration against NATO and the war in Gaza, protesters were joined by Iranians who held up banners saying "No Iran War," the day after the United States launched attacks against three of Iran's nuclear sites.

"We are opposed to war. People want to live a peaceful life," said 74-year-old Hossein Hamadani (…).“

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250623/p2g/00m/0in/018000c

Hundreds protest in The Hague against NATO, days before the Dutch city hosts alliance summit - The Mainichi

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) -- Hundreds of people protested Sunday against NATO and military spending and against a possible conflict with Iran, two d

The Mainichi

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„The shipment aims to complement an arms transfer from earlier this year, which was halted by the former US administration and unfrozen by Trump.“

https://thecradle.co/articles-id/30110

See also:
„US approves major weapons shipment to Israel as IDF prepares for Gaza offensive, eyes Iran“
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rj00ztjiakx

Washington prepares new shipment of bombs for Israel ahead of ‘vigorous expansion’ of Gaza assault

The shipment aims to complement an arms transfer from earlier this year, which was halted by the former US administration and unfrozen by Trump

thecradle.co

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„Pres. D. Trump this week unveiled plans for a $1 trillion defense budget next year, a massive increase that he claimed will provide the country with unmatched military strength for years to come.

During a press event with Israeli Prime Minister B. Netanyahu on Monday, Trump offered the outline for total defense spending (…) as part of his larger plans for U.S. national security.“

https://www.defensenews.com/news/pentagon-congress/2025/04/08/trump-promises-1-trillion-in-defense-spending-for-next-year/

Trump promises $1 trillion in defense spending for next year

Trump's plan for a huge increase in defense spending next fiscal year would mean billions more for equipment and training.

Defense News

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„President Trump paused most foreign aid programs in January but is now asking Congress to approve $1 billion worth of bombs and demolition equipment to Israel.“

https://responsiblestatecraft.org/ukraine-and-israel-foreign-aid/

Israel to receive $1 billion in bombs and bulldozers from Trump

Tel Aviv is clearly exempt from the president's blitz on foreign aid

Responsible Statecraft

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„Under the first deal, Elbit, the country’s largest private weapons manufacturer, will supply the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) with thousands of heavy air munitions, the ministry announced. The second involves the construction of a raw materials plant, it said, without giving further details.“

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/07/israel-war-news-lebanon-syria-hamas-gaza-palestine/

Live briefing: Israel signs deals to produce its own heavy bombs

Israel’s Defense Ministry described the need to produce its own heavy munitions as a key lesson of the war in Gaza.

The Washington Post

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„The United States is moving to approve a $680 million arms sale to Israel, according to a person familiar with the proposed sale and a Pentagon official, both of whom spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive matter.“

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/27/israel-war-news-lebanon-ceasefire-hezbollah-gaza/#link-SCH7IV732ZFZJMAMN7K2KXRLFQ

Lebanon’s army moves south as part of cease-fire deal, as U.S. weighs more arms to Israel

The cease-fire deal is set to stop fighting for 60 days between Israel and Hezbollah. Regional neighbors hope it will lead to a wider de-escalation.

The Washington Post