Netanyahu Declares Israel's Military Strength Amid New Defense Initiatives
‘Israel is stronger than ever, our pilots can reach any point in Iranian skies,’ says Prime Minister Netanyahu
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a two-pillar defense doctrine emphasizing military strength and independence. This comes alongside the approval for purchasing combat jets worth tens of billions of shekels as part of a broader NIS 350 billion ($119 billion) plan to enhance Israel's military capabilities over the next decade.
- 01Netanyahu emphasizes military strength and independence as key defense principles.
- 02Israel approves the purchase of F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed Martin and Boeing.
- 03A new defense budget of NIS 350 billion ($119 billion) is allocated for military enhancement over the next decade.
- 04Israel aims to manufacture munitions domestically to reduce reliance on foreign sources.
- 05The recent conflict highlighted the importance of maintaining air superiority and the US-Israel strategic relationship.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel is 'stronger than ever' during a public statement on Sunday, outlining a two-pillar defense doctrine focused on military strength and independence. This announcement coincided with Israel's defense ministry approving the purchase of two combat squadrons of F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed Martin and Boeing, part of a broader military enhancement plan worth NIS 350 billion (approximately $119 billion) over the next decade. Netanyahu emphasized that Israeli pilots are capable of reaching any point in Iranian airspace if necessary, reinforcing the country's air superiority. The independence aspect of the doctrine includes a commitment to domestic munitions production to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz highlighted the decisive role of the air force in recent conflicts, stressing the need for continued military buildup to ensure air superiority for the future.
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The new defense initiatives and military enhancements could lead to increased job opportunities in Israel's defense sector and bolster national security.
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