Israel Approves NIS 1 Billion Transfer to Fund Apache Helicopter Purchase
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
Israel's cabinet approved a NIS 1 billion budget transfer, reallocating funds from Arab community development to urgently purchase 12 Apache attack helicopters. The decision aims to rescue a deal with Boeing that had previously collapsed due to funding disagreements between the Finance and Defense ministries. The funds will be drawn from future budgets through 2029, with additional amounts sourced from other government funds. The purchase, deemed a critical security priority, still requires final approval despite the expired ordering deadline.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel's cabinet approved a NIS 1 billion transfer to buy 12 Apache helicopters.
- Funds were diverted from future budgets for Arab community development through 2029.
- The purchase aims to rescue a $1 billion deal with Boeing that had previously failed.
- Defense Minister Israel Katz supported the accelerated procurement decision.
- The deal still requires final approval despite the expired U.S. ordering deadline.
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