Together with the newly built aircraft, Israel is also requesting the upgrade of its 25 F-15I Ra’am, the Israeli variant of the F-15E Strike Eagle, to an avionic configuration similar to the F-15EX.

The Israeli Air Force used F-15I Ra'am fighter jets to target Hezbollah leaders in Lebanon. The Israeli variant of Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle planes can fly up to 2,765 miles without refueling.

Israel’s F-15I “Ra’am,” introduced in 1998, is a modified F-15E Strike Eagle variant with advanced avionics and weapons systems. The F-15I has been crucial for Israel’s defense ...

The F-15I Ra’am (Thunder) is the Israeli Defense Force’s (IDF) special variant of the U.S. Air Force’s F-15E Strike Eagle, first entering service in Israel in 1998.

The IDF’s new special profile on these jets dove into their history in protecting Israel’s skies. The ‘Baz’ (F-15) and ‘Ra'am’ (F-15I) aircraft led Israel’s first strike in Yemen in ...

Israel will embark on a “deep” upgrade of its Boeing F-15I Ra’am fleet as it looks to maintain the type as the backbone of its air force’s strike capability, despite the parallel ...

Here's a look at Israel's versions of these powerful warplanes. F-15I The F-15I Ra'am, also known as Thunder in Israel, plays a key role in the IDF's air campaign in Gaza. Its design is based on ...

Israeli Air Force F-15I and F-35I fighter jets fly alongside a US B-52 bomber during a drill on March 4, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces) The Israeli Air Force held a joint exercise with the US Air ...

The Israeli Air Force used F-15I Ra'am fighter jets to target Hezbollah leaders in Lebanon. The Israeli variant of Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle planes can fly up to 2,765 miles without refueling. The ...

The U.S. Secretary of State has approved the sale to Israel of 50 F-15EX, which will be named F-15IA, and the upgrade to a similar configuration of the 25 F-15I Ra’am currently in service.