Israel has approved a procurement plan to purchase F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from U.S. defense contractors Lockheed Martin and Boeing, according to reports from multiple news outlets.

The decision involves acquiring aircraft from two of America's largest aerospace and defense manufacturers. Lockheed Martin produces the F-35 Lightning II, a fifth-generation multirole stealth fighter, while Boeing manufactures the F-15IA, an advanced variant of the F-15 Eagle air superiority fighter.

The approval represents a significant military acquisition for Israel's air force, though specific details about the number of aircraft, delivery timeline, and total contract value were not immediately disclosed in the initial reports.

Both the F-35 and F-15IA are considered advanced combat aircraft systems. The F-35 program is one of the most expensive weapons systems in history, with the stealth fighter designed for multiple mission types including air-to-air combat, ground attack, and reconnaissance.

The procurement follows established defense cooperation patterns between Israel and the United States, which has been a major supplier of military equipment to the Israeli Defense Forces for decades through various foreign military sales programs and aid packages.