The Israel Defense Forces missed the opportunity to purchase 12 Apache attack helicopters, reportedly due to budget constraints imposed by the Finance Ministry's 'budget games,' according to a report.
The report, attributed to reports, states that the IDF lost the chance to acquire 12 AH-64 Apache attack helicopters due to what it describes as the Finance Ministry's 'budget games.' The development comes amid a broader defense budget crisis: as The Zioneer previously reported, the IDF announced a freeze on new procurement in late June citing a multibillion-shekel shortfall, and the Finance Ministry later approved a 15 billion shekel transfer to partially close the gap in early July. The missed Apache deal highlights the operational impact of the ongoing budget tensions. No further details on the timeline or specific negotiation were provided.
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