[Eternal_Bear]

Seems you know very little about this. Israel developed a nuclear arsenal without any help from the U.S. whatsoever, and their two major wars (in '67 and '73) were fought without any U.S. arms.

Actually Israel had plenty of M-60 tanks and F-4 Phantom jets during the 73 War. Nixon ordered a massive resupply to Israel during the progress of the war. Stop talking about matters you know nothing about. I have wargamed the situation many times. Yes Israel upgraded the Sherman tank. Big deal.

[Mr. Mojo]

Not just the Sherman tank, but the F-16 as well. Israeli F-16s have been extensively modified with enhanced jamming and electronic countermeasures equipment.

Yes, Nixon helped resupply Israel in '73, and it helped turn the tide of the (short) war. But the '67 war was fought without either U.S. help or arms, and their nuclear arsenal was developed independently as well.

[F14 Pilot]

Our 'Mr.Mojo' friend forgot that US couldn't stand back in 1973 war when Soviets were resupplying the Arabs.

Ah, Late Shah of Iran sent OIL to Israel as well. At least there were ally at that time.