Israel, U.S. Sign Deal for 12 Helicopters and Refueling Aircraft

(Jerusalem Post) Anna Ahronheim - Israel's Defense Ministry on Thursday signed an agreement with the U.S. government to acquire 12 Lockheed Martin CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters and two additional Boeing KC-46 refueling aircraft. The first helicopters are expected to arrive in Israel in 2026. The two refueling aircraft are in addition to two already purchased.