U.S. shutting down major defense deals with Israel over tech transfers to China
East Asia Intel ^ | 05.19.05
 

WASHINGTON — U.S. government sources said several key military projects with Israel have been suspended or significantly slowed down in 2005.

"It's all about China," a government source said. "The Pentagon, with full support of the administration, does not want to deal with Israeli products or technology that could be sent to China."

In fact the Pentagon is pressing Israel for information about 100 deals with China that have security and strategic implications.

One casualty of the Pentagon decision has been the Mobile Tactical High Energy Laser project. The U.S. Army has refused to request funding for the joint Israeli-U.S. program for Fiscal Year 2006 despite high interest in a laser system to defend against missiles, rockets and mortars.
 

 

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