Two defense companies compete to replace Israel's heavy-lift helicopters
Israel has bought the F-15 and Apache attack helicopters from Boeing, and the Defense Ministry had in the past expressed interest in buying Boeing C-47 refueling planes.
(L) Locheed Martin CH-53 King Stallion (CREDIT: U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia) next to a Boeing CH-47 Chinook (CREDIT: REUTERS/Lucas Jackson) (photo credit: REUTERS/LUCAS JACKSON & US MARINES CORP/TAFF SGT. GABRIELA GARCIA)ByANNA AHRONHEIMUpdated: