Special to WorldTribune.com TEL AVIV — Israel is planning to counter an electro-magnetic pulse attack. A leading industry group asserted that Israel’s government was directing a project to protect against an EMP attack. The Israel Missile Defense Association said the government and military sought to use existing missile defense assets to stop a ballistic missile […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Congress has been advancing legislation that would designate Israel a “major strategic partner” of the United States. The House passed a bill that would enhance U.S. weapons available to Israel as well as expand stockpiles. The U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014 would also establish partnerships between the two countries […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has slashed U.S. contributions to Israel’s ballistic missile defense programs. The Obama administration has proposed a reduction of nearly $200 million in joint U.S.-Israel BMD programs. The 2015 budget would hamper such existing programs as Israel’s Arrow-2, Arrow-3 and David’s Sling. “This is very disappointing and it […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has disclosed a classified Israeli military project funded by Washington. The administration of President Barack Obama has overseen publication of a bid request that disclosed an Israeli project to house its new Arrow-3 ballistic missile defense system. The bid, published by the U.S. Army, included details of […]