Israel’s Ministry of Defense and Boeing agreed to a $5.2 billion deal to acquire 25 F-15 next-generation fighter jets. The Jewish state’s defense ministry said the agreement, signed on Wednesday, was part of a broader package of U.

Israel has reached a $5.2 billion agreement with Boeing to purchase 25 advanced F-15 fighter jets, as part of a larger U.S. military aid package. The delivery of these aircraft is slated to begin in 2031, with an option to purchase an additional 25 jets.

The announcement comes alongside approval from the U.S. Secretary of State for Israel to buy $18.82 billion in military equipment. Deliveries of the Boeing-made F15IA jets are set to begin in 2031.