Israel US Defense Deal: Israel will buy two more squadrons of F-35I and F-15IA fighter aircraft from America. This announcement was made by the Israeli Defense Minister on Sunday. The ministry has said in its statement that at the end of this week a Defense Deal Committee made up of senior ministers has approved the Defense Ministry’s plan. Under this, the fourth F-35I squadron will be purchased from Lockheed Martins and the second F-15IA squadron will be purchased from Boeing. The value of these deals is in billions.

According to Al Jazeera, while giving information, the Ministry said that these aircraft will strengthen the foundation of long-term development for the Israeli Army. We will also face changing regional threats. Defense Ministry Director General Amir Baram has instructed the ministry’s mission present in America that they will work towards finalizing the deal with the US government and military counterparts in the coming time.

The number of Israeli Air Force fleet will increase
With this, the number of F-35I fleet of Israeli Air Force will increase to 100 with the induction of aircraft in the coming years. The number of F-15IA fleet will increase to 50. Israel has 48 numbers of F-35I aircraft. These were part of the initial order of 50 aircraft.

An order for 25 more F-35 aircraft was placed in 2023. Their delivery is expected to start from 2028. Israel orders 25 F-15IA aircraft in 2024. Delivery of the first of these aircraft is expected to begin in 2031.

Israel is strengthening its military security
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has said that the recent war with Iran has once again demonstrated the power of the Israeli Air Force and its decisive role in Israel’s security.

Baram said that along with the immediate wartime procurement needs, we also have a responsibility to take steps now that will ensure the IDF’s military advantage ten years from now and beyond. Apart from this, Operation Roaring Lion has proved that the strategic relationship between America and Israel is important. Besides, advanced air power also remains necessary. Ships carrying 6,500 tons of military goods from America have reached Israel.

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The US Air Force has announced a major contract worth $488 million to provide long-term technical and engineering support to the radar systems of F-16 fighter jets. The special thing about this deal is that Pakistan is also included in it. This is being seen as America’s long-term strategy to keep the air forces of its allies strong.

This important defense contract has been given to the leading American company Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation. Its purpose is to maintain the operational preparedness of F-16 aircraft of allied countries for a long time. According to official information, under this contract, engineering and technical support will be provided to the ‘APG-66’ and ‘APG-68’ radar systems used in F-16 fighter jets, which will improve their capability and performance.

Upgrade and support work will continue till 2036

Under this project, upgrade and technical support work will be done in Linthium Heights, Maryland, USA. This program is going to continue till 31 March 2036. This contract has been issued by the Lifecycle Management Center (Utah) of the US Air Force. For this, initially $2.64 million has been released from the fund of financial year 2026. This deal has been done under America’s ‘Foreign Military Sales’ (FMS) program. Apart from Pakistan, it also includes Bahrain, Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Egypt, Greece, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, South Korea, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Thailand and Turkey.

The lifespan of Pakistan’s F-16 will increase by 2040.

This new contract is part of the American cooperation being given to Pakistan. Earlier in December 2025, America’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) had informed about an upgrade package of $686 million for Pakistan’s F-16 fleet. This package includes ‘Link-16’ tactical data system, cryptographic equipment, avionics upgrades and training support. Apart from this, improvements are also being made in ‘identification friend-or-foe’ system, accurate navigation tools and secure communication devices.

Focus on modernization and interoperability

According to DSCA, the purpose of this upgrade is to modernize Pakistan’s F-16 aircraft, so that their service life can be extended till 2040. Besides, its objective is also to establish better coordination (interoperability) with America and other allied countries in anti-terrorism operations. Lockheed Martin was chosen as the main contractor for this upgrade program. American officials had made it clear that there would be no need to send American personnel to Pakistan for this work.

Pakistan welcomed

According to diplomatic sources, Pakistan has welcomed the continuous support from America for its F-16 program. Sources said that these upgrades will increase the lifespan of the aircraft and improve technical coordination with other systems. According to sources, Pakistan Air Force has included many new options in its fleet in recent years, thereby reducing dependence on any one platform. Nevertheless, it considers it extremely important to maintain its existing F-16 capabilities.

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PM Modi’s visit to Israel has caught the world’s attention, and the India-Israel Defense Mega Deal is being discussed the most. According to reports, there can be defense agreements worth 8-10 billion dollars between the two countries, which includes weapons as well as technology transfer under Make in India. The deal will create Sudarshan Chakra Missile Shield to secure India’s 15,000 km land border and 7,500 km coast line. This includes Iron Dome, Iron Beam, David’s Sling, Arrow and Golden Horizon missiles, which will neutralize rocket, drone and ballistic threats. Defense partnership is a challenge for China and Pakistan and will help in making India a safer country by 2035. Will Iron Dome technology prove to be a game-changer for India?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Israel. PM Modi’s visit is considered important in many ways amidst global turmoil like US-Iran tension. The progress made in the strategic partnership between the two countries will be reviewed. To strengthen the most important defense capabilities, eyes are also on a defense deal for 6 mid-air refueller aircraft. This is considered very important from the point of view of the Indian Air Force.

6 old Boeing-767 will be converted into tanker aircraft

According to the report of NDTV, there is a possibility of a deal between India and Israel for 6 mid air refueler aircraft for the Indian Air Force. Israel will partner with India’s Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) in this big defense deal. In this, 6 old Boeing-767 passenger planes will be converted into military refueling planes for the Indian Air Force. The value of this deal is said to be around Rs 8 thousand crores.

Let us tell you, the Indian Air Force was lacking tanker jets for a long time, to fulfill it, it had to depend on leased aircraft as backup. According to the report, negotiations are going on on this deal, which is likely to be completed in the year 2026.

This deal is important for India

If this deal is finalized between the two countries then it will be very important for India. At present the Indian Air Force is dependent on 6 old Russian IL-78 tanker aircraft; new tanker aircraft have not been procured in the last two decades.

PM Modi leaves for Israel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi left from New Delhi today (25 February) morning on his two-day visit to Israel. During the visit, PM Modi will have discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. PM Modi will also address the Israeli Parliament (Knesset). He will become the first Indian Prime Minister to deliver a speech in the Israeli Parliament. Apart from this he will interact with the Indian expatriate community.

Before leaving for Israel, the Prime Minister said, ‘India and Israel have a strong and strategic partnership. He is visiting Israel on the invitation of his friend Prime Minister Netanyahu. The Prime Minister said he looks forward to the discussions aimed at further strengthening our cooperation in various fields including science and technology, innovation, agriculture, water management, defense and security, trade and investment.

There is a sharp reaction in Pakistan regarding the scheduled visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Israel. Statements are being given continuously by Pakistani media and leaders. Islamabad has expressed concern over the growing strategic relations between New Delhi and Tel Aviv.

Prime Minister Modi is going to address the Israeli Parliament Knesset as per his schedule. Along with this, his bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is also scheduled. The possibility of a big defense agreement is being expressed in this meeting. The political system of Pakistan has registered a strong protest regarding this.

Pakistani Senate passed the proposal
Pakistan’s Senate has unanimously passed a resolution condemning Netanyahu’s comments on forming a regional alliance with India and other countries. Pakistani MPs called it against Muslim countries. The resolution passed on 24 February 2026 said that Israel is violating international laws. The Senate alleged that the growing alliance with India is an attempt to break Muslim unity.

Hexagon statement became the cause of controversy
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Hexagon statement is being said to be the main reason for the controversy. In a cabinet meeting before PM Modi’s visit, Netanyahu had said that Israel is building a hexagon of alliance. He indicated that a group is being formed with India, Arab countries and some other countries which will stand against radical forces, especially Iran and its allies. In the Pakistani proposal, this possible alliance has been described as a threat to the peace of the region and global stability. It was alleged that Israel is trying to isolate Muslim majority countries.

Conspiracy allegations and political reaction
Pakistan has termed Netanyahu’s statement as a conspiracy against itself and Muslim countries. Pakistan Peoples Party’s Senator Palwasha Khan presented this proposal. The resolution said that Israel, along with India and other countries, is targeting Muslim countries, which is a threat to regional peace. The Senate reiterated that Israel is violating international laws and its alliance with India is an attempt to weaken Muslim unity.

Heated debate in Pakistani media
The schedule of Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Israel has been continuously highlighted in Pakistan’s electronic media. In many prime time discussions, the India-Israel partnership was presented as a strategic pivot against Pakistan and China. Experts and panelists linked this collaboration to both ideology and global politics. In some programs Hindutva and Zionism were described as a joint force against Muslim interests.

keeping an eye on the scheduled program
Overall, the schedule of Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Israel, address in the Knesset and meeting with Netanyahu remains the center of Pakistan’s reaction. Islamabad continues to keep an eye on the growing strategic partnership between the two countries.

To increase the firepower of Indian Navy’s submarines, the Defense Ministry has signed an agreement to purchase 48 torpedoes from an Italian company. The total value of this deal is Rs 1896 crore. The special thing is that this company was once a part of the Italian company linked to the VVIP helicopter (Agusta Westland) scam.

According to the Defense Ministry, a deal was signed with WASS Submarine Systems SRL of Italy at a cost of approximately Rs 1896 crore for the procurement and integration of 48 heavy weight torpedoes and related equipment for the Kalvari-class submarines (P-75) of the Indian Navy. This agreement was signed in the presence of Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in the capital Delhi on Tuesday.

When will the torpedoes be delivered?

The delivery of these torpedoes will begin from April 2028 and will be completed by the early 2030s. This acquisition will increase the combat capability of six Kalvari class submarines.

It is noteworthy that on Sunday, President Draupadi Murmu visited Kalvari class submarine, INS Waghshir and reviewed the war fleet of the Indian Navy.

Torpedo manufacturing company was once a part of Finmanica

WASS Company was once part of Finmanica (now Leonardo), the company that built AgustaWestland. During the UPA government (2004-2014), Finmanica and its associated companies were blacklisted by the Defense Ministry due to the VVIP helicopter purchase scam. However, in the year 2021, the company was removed from the blacklist. WASS company is now a part of Italy’s Finsantieri Group and is among the few companies in the world that can make torpedoes.

The Defense Ministry issued a statement after the agreement saying that these torpedoes have important operational capabilities and advanced technical features. This acquisition underlines the Government’s commitment to meet the operational requirements of the Indian Navy by inducting weapons with specialized technologies and advanced capabilities.

Defense Ministry signed a deal worth Rs 4666 crore

The special thing is that on Tuesday, the Defense Ministry signed a total of 4666 crore agreements including 48 torpedoes (worth 1896 crores). These also include 4.25 lakh Close Battle Carbines (CQB) for the Army and Navy, the total cost of which is Rs 2770 crore. This agreement has been signed with Bharat Forge of Pune and PLR Systems of Adani Group. In the financial year 2025-26, the Defense Ministry has signed capital contracts worth Rs 1,82,492 crore for the modernization of the armed forces.

On Monday (29 December 2025), the Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has approved defense deals worth Rs 79,000 crore for the three services. Senior officials of the Defense Ministry and the chiefs of the three armies were involved in this meeting. Under this, there will be upgrade of old weapons, purchase of new modern weapons and indigenous development. The government has taken this decision to strengthen the combat capability of the Indian Army, Air Force and Navy.

Capacity of Indian Army and Air Force will increase

AoN was approved for procurement of Loiter Munition System, Low Level Light Weight Radar, MRSAM Missiles, Long Range Guided Rocket Ammunition for Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket System (MRLS) and Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction System Mk-II for Artillery Regiments for the Indian Army.

For the Indian Air Force, AoN was approved for the procurement of Automatic Take-Off Landing Recording System, Astra Mk-II Missile, Full Mission Simulator and SPICE-1000 Long Range Guidance Kit, etc.

T-90 tank and MI-17 helicopter will be upgraded

Along with this, modernization of T-90 tank and MI-17 helicopter has also been approved. Defense Public Sector Unit (DPSU) Around 200 T-200 tanks will be upgraded with indigenous technology. This will increase the strength of the tanks. The MI-17 helicopter will undergo a mid-life upgrade, which will further increase its operational readiness.

Approval has been given for the purchase of Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) for the Indian Navy and Air Force. This will increase India’s strength in both air and sea. Apart from this, India will buy SPICE-1000 bomb from Israel, which attacks very accurately.

The strength of Indian Army’s artillery will increase

To increase the artillery strength of the Indian Army, development of Guided Pinaka Rockets with a range of 20 kilometers has also been approved. Its specialty will be that it can be launched from Pinaka launcher with 45 km and 80 km range. Pinaka rockets caused a lot of destruction in Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. This is the reason that now after its development, Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif and CDF Asim Munir are losing sleep.

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India is continuously moving towards strengthening its air defence. The Russian Pantsir missile system is considered important for the security of the S-400. Experts say that India should purchase the Pantsir-S1M system as soon as possible, so that it can protect itself from attacks by drones and cruise missiles.

Pakistan misled by S-400 dummy in Operation Sindoor

During Operation Sindoor between India and Pakistan in May 2025, Pakistan attacked S-400 launchers at Adampur airbase in Punjab. But there was no damage, because the Indian Air Force had shifted the original S-400 batteries to another place. The parts that were damaged in the attack were dummies.

Retired IAF pilot and military analyst Vijender K Thakur wrote in an op-ed published on 29 November 2025 that Pakistan did not have up-to-date intelligence on the exact location of the S-400. But in future such help can be received from China or America, hence the security of S-400 is necessary.

What is Pantsir System and why is it important?

According to the Eurasian Times, the Pantsir-S1M is Russia’s short-range air defense system, which protects long-range systems like the S-400. It protects against aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, drones and precision guided munitions. his-

• Range: 20-30 kilometers
• Height: up to 18 kilometers
• New Missiles: Heavy warhead (25 kg), TKB-1055 ‘Gwozd’ missile is fitted for mini drone. 12 missiles and two 30mm guns (each gun can fire 40 rounds per second).
• Upgraded Radar: Detects targets like GMLRS from double the distance. Everything including mobile and three crew members on one vehicle.

In the Ukraine war, despite the protection of Pantsir, the Russian S-400 was damaged by Ukraine’s Storm Shadow cruise missile and low-flying drone. With the help of NATO intelligence, the drones dodge Pantsir and attack the S-400.

What is the current status of the Pantsir deal between India and Russia?

This deal is to increase self-reliance under Make in India. India has been trying to acquire Pantsir for a long time…

• August 2020: Russian media Izvestia reported that many countries, including India, showed interest in the Pantsir-S1M.
• April 2024: Russia had announced to double pantsir production for its forces.
• November 2024: India and Russia had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development and production of customized variants of Pantsir.
• Earlier reports (2023-2024): Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and Russia’s Rosoboronexport signed an agreement on manufacturing, technology transfer and joint development at the IRIGC meeting in Goa.

What is the opinion of experts on this deal?

Vijender Thakur says that India had purchased five regiments of S-400 in 2018, but without Pantsir this decision was wrong. This happened due to lack of budget, but now Pantsir should be achieved rapidly. The combination of S-400 and Pantsir is most effective against air threats coming from the border.

India currently has three regiments of S-400, two more are yet to arrive. Pantsir is necessary before the next conflict, so that the S-400 remains safe from low-altitude drone and missile attacks. This step will make India’s air defense layered and stronger.

The Philippines has begun formal talks with India to purchase a medium-range surface-to-air missile system (SAM). This system will replace the Philippines Air Force’s old American-made missiles, which were purchased in the 1990s.

Old missile system now ineffective
Currently, the Philippines Air Force operates only one upgraded HAWK XXI system at Clark Air Base. This system is now outdated and has limited capacity. It can intercept fighter planes at a distance of about 40-45 kilometers and cruise missiles at a distance of 20-25 kilometers. Old technology has been used in this system and it is becoming difficult to get the necessary spare parts for it. For this reason, there are continuous difficulties in its maintenance and operation.

India offered Akash-1S system
Keeping in mind the needs of Philippines, India has offered Akash-1S missile system. This system is manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and is already in use in the Indian Army and Air Force. This missile system has the capability to shoot down fighter planes at a distance of about 45 kilometers and cruise missiles up to 30 kilometers. It is a mobile system that can be carried on 8×8 heavy military vehicles. A battery unit consists of four mobile launchers, each launcher carrying eight missiles. It is accompanied by a command post and 3D radar system, which is capable of identifying and tracking targets.

Why is this system considered useful for the Philippines?
The system can be deployed rapidly and works even in harsh weather conditions. It is being considered suitable for the security of sensitive military areas like Subic Bay, Clark Airbase and Palawan. This system will strengthen the air defense of the Philippines in the event of increasing maritime tensions with China.

The need for a long range system has not yet been met.
The Philippines had initially expressed its desire for a missile system with a range of 50 to 80 kilometers. India is working on a new such long-range system, Akash-NG, but it is still in the testing phase and is not yet approved for export. For this reason, only Akash-1S has been given as an option to the Philippines. India’s other missile systems such as QRSAM or MRSAM-ER have not been included in this proposal. QRSAM is short in range and MRSAM-ER has sensitive technology, so their export is not possible at present.

How much will the deal be?
According to open-source reports, if this deal is finalized then its price could be around $200 million. This will be another major achievement in defense cooperation between India and Philippines after the BrahMos missile deal.

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