On Sunday, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant approved a recommendation from the Chief of Staff of his forces, Herzi Halevi, the Air Force commander and senior officers, to purchase a third squadron of F35 aircraft from the United States.

According to the Hebrew website Ynet, the number of the squadron of these aircraft of the same type will increase to 75.

He noted that the new deal will cost $3 billion.

Israeli-American discussions are underway to try to complete a new deal to buy new F15 aircraft.