(Israel Defense) Amir Rapaport - The primary procurement project for which the bulk of the new U.S.-Israel aid agreement is intended is the acquisition of new American F-35 fighters, known in Israel as Adir. The first Adir aircraft is expected to be handed over to the IAF in December. By the end of next year, the IAF will have 8 Adir fighters. The Israeli government has thus far sanctioned the acquisition of 33 aircraft and is considering the acquisition of 17 additional aircraft.
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