In a major announcement, the US Department of Defenses Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced the approval of a possible sale to the State of Israel of F-15IAs an Israeli version of the F-15EX and upgrade kits for the F-15Is an Israeli version of the F-15E. The F-15IA purchase could allow the Israeli Air Force to replace her F-15A/C/D Baz and retain heavyweight tactical fighter capabilities.