Netanyahu signals Israel will rely on itself
Reports indicate that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israel's intention to rely on domestically manufacturing its weapons instead of depending on American support, having previously depended on the United States to cover more than 90% of its military imports. Israel's military arsenal includes various fighter jets such as the F-35, F-15 Eagle, and F-16, as well as helicopters, light weapons, shells, and a variety of munitions, all of which are of American origin. Additionally, Israel relies on American air defense systems like the Iron Dome and the David's Sling system, along with military vehicles and a large stockpile of ammunition and rockets produced in the United States. This comes amid the continuation of the long-standing strategic relationship between Israel and the U.S., encompassing long-term contracts and annual financial agreements reaching up to $3.8 billion until 2028.
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