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Jerusalem says will purchase 30 M-346 planes, which will replace American Skyhawks; Italy to reciprocate by buying $1 billion in Israeli defense equipment; South Korea complained about lack of transparency in tender.
Israel to buy Italian military training jets - Israel News, Ynetnews
Seeded on Thu Feb 16, 2012 11:10 AM EST
Article Source: ynetnews.com
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In a letter to South Korea, Shani wrote that "after close analysis of both the proposals, and at the conclusion of a long and comprehensive review process, it was decided that the Italian proposal was the most efficient choice for Israel's Ministry of Defense."
He cited the suitability of the jets to the "direct needs" of the Israeli air force, the cost and the "significant offset conditions."
Another security establishment official added that "our pilots have flown dozens of sorties to test the training jets, in South Korea as well as in Italy. Many parameters were examined, particularly the quality of training, safety and price. During these tests we came to the conclusion that in addition to the professional advantages, the Italian planes would be cheaper to operate."
Congratulations and good luck, IAF!
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