Israel signs deal to acquire 25 F-15 fighter jets from Boeing Co

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – The Israeli defence ministry said on Thursday it had signed an agreement to acquire 25 next generation F-15 fighter jets from Boeing Co (NYSE:).

It said the $5.2 billion agreement was part of a broader package of U.S. aid approved by the U.S. Administration and Congress earlier this year and included an option for 25 additional aircraft.