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To: ohioman

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Israel has repeatedly sold or transferred U.S.-origin military technology to China, often in violation of U.S. export restrictions and bilateral agreements. Former CIA Director R. James Woolsey testified in 1993 that Israel had been supplying China with classified Western defense technology for over a decade, with sales potentially reaching several billion dollars.

Key incidents and technologies involved:

Lavi Fighter Plans: After the U.S.-funded Lavi project was cancelled, Israel sold the aircraft plans and associated secret U.S. technology to China, enabling the development of the J-10 fighter jet.
Missile Technology: Transfers included technology for the Python III missile (based on the U.S. Sidewinder) and miniature cryo-coolers manufactured by Ricor used in electro-optic equipment.
2013 Resignation: The head of defense exports for the Israeli Defense Ministry, Meir Shalit, resigned after a U.S. investigation confirmed the unauthorized transfer of sensitive cooling systems to China.
U.S. Response and Consequences: The United States has periodically imposed sanctions and frozen cooperation on development projects in response to these transfers. Notable actions include forcing Israel to cancel the sale of the Phalcon AWACS radar system in 2000 and suspending night-vision equipment deliveries in 2005. While Israel often claims these sales involve only its own technology, U.S. intelligence assessments consistently identify American components in the exported systems.


13 posted on 06/04/2026 6:02:50 PM PDT by jimwatx
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To: jimwatx

You’re just a Jew hater my friend. Your just suppose to tolerate the back stabbing, just cuz.


14 posted on 06/04/2026 6:04:41 PM PDT by hillarys cankles
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