U.S. Reaffirms Military Support To Israel
By David A. Fulghum davef@aviationweek.com
TEL AVIV
The U.S. is promising to spend $30 billion over 10 years to ensure that Israel maintains its “qualitative military edge” over its neighbors, says Andrew Shapiro, assistant secretary of state for political-military affairs.
Jerusalem receives $3 billion a year for training and equipment under foreign military sales. Another package for security assistance will reach $3 million a year in 2011 ...
