Well, try to remember that Israel wasn't in any condition to help out with the Korean War in 1950. Israel didn't exist until 1948, and she was surrounded by enemies and the Mediteranian Sea on all sides. Plus, don't forget the talk from those enemies, which eventually led to the "Six Day War," in 1956.
Mark
Whatever. The US gave 50 thousand men and billions to prop up SK. The idea that they would bid anything outside of a US supplier should mark our move of SK-stationed troops to Guam immediately.
The six day war was in 1967.56 was the Suez crisis.
The Six Day War was in June 1967.
The Suez War was in 1956, and was hardly comparable
as far as Israels participation was concerned.
As for the tender, the fact that Boeing is $900M
more for a comparable system is a red flag for our
defense industries. Why is Boeing so non-competitive?
Could it be that IAI hustles and gives better on time
on budget performance?
If it takes manipulation of ITAR rules to keep Boeing
in the game, we really haven't won. Why are we overpaying
for our own needs (we should be asking).