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Israeli army helicopter crisis
The Israeli Air Force is facing a crisis in renewing its helicopter fleet, as it needs to purchase 12 new Apache helicopters to replace the aging and poorly maintained ones. There are future plans to increase the fleet to 50 attack helicopters, with this step aimed at enhancing the army's aerial capabilities following a decline in the current fleet's readiness. The current deal is at risk due to potential delays in funding from the Ministry of Finance, which could result in Israel losing its position in the American Apache helicopter production line, potentially causing delays in delivery and increased costs. In addition to attack helicopters, the army seeks to strengthen its heavy lift helicopter capabilities, as well as purchase "Reshef" class warships and expand domestic manufacturing of armored vehicles. These efforts are part of a comprehensive plan to bolster the armed forces in parallel with Prime Minister's plan to enhance military capabilities with a budget of 350 billion shekels over ten years.
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