If the US was giving israel its defense tech, then they would have given israel the laser missile defense system, but alas they did not.
Based on what reasoning?
Just because they are similar, does not mean they are the same.
No one argued that. But if you take parts and pieces and tech from one and place them into another with a few new additions, have you really invented the new weapon?
i know israel bought the essentials from other countries. Many NOT being the United States. I also know they have improved just about everything they have received.
So much for inventing their own weapons bullshit.
They did invent it.
Really. Read the wiki article. If that was true, why does the US retain the right to prevent direct technological break through from the Lavi to other countries? The US scrapped an Israeli plan to sell Lavi tech to India. "They" invented it? Really.
The wikipedia link for the Merkava details the numerous parts that the Isrealis bought from other countries. The gun system for the Mk4 is German. The engine is german as well! General Dynamics Land Systems is the largest contractor and guess where they are incorporated?
Do you not know what the difference between 2000 and 1990 are? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F-15E_Strike_Eagle#F-15I
Really. I have the internet too.
Just because the Lavi wasn't finished doesn't mean they invented it.
Good job for not knowing your facts. Better luck next time.
Care to discuss why Israel constantly spies on the US and its weapons programs? Avoiding that eh?
If the US was giving israel its defense tech, then they would have given israel the laser missile defense system, but alas they did not. Just because they are similar, does not mean they are the same.
Did you read the article I gave you on the lavi? I didn't think so. They did invent it.
" Care to discuss why Israel constantly spies on the US and its weapons programs? Avoiding that eh?"
No. Im not avoiding it. I just don't know the answer. The Israeli secret service hasn't told me their intentions.
Quote: from carracer at 2:31 pm on Sep. 22, 2008 Latin Muscle, israel makes plenty of its own money, and most if not all of its weapons are vietnam war weapons improved upon by teh israeli government. The USA does not give israel advanced military technology. They invent it themselves. O'Rly? Care to discuss where the Arrow missile system came from? Care to discuss where the Merkava came from? Care to discuss why the majority of the IAF is flying US made jets including the most upgraded F-15 Eagle? Care to discuss why Israel constantly spies on the US and its weapons programs? Care to discuss who provided technical input and billions for the Lavi? US military sales to Israel Israel is a fracking welfare state.
Latin Muscle, israel makes plenty of its own money, and most if not all of its weapons are vietnam war weapons improved upon by teh israeli government. The USA does not give israel advanced military technology. They invent it themselves.
O'Rly?
Care to discuss where the Arrow missile system came from?
Care to discuss where the Merkava came from?
Care to discuss why the majority of the IAF is flying US made jets including the most upgraded F-15 Eagle?
Care to discuss why Israel constantly spies on the US and its weapons programs?
Care to discuss who provided technical input and billions for the Lavi?
US military sales to Israel
Israel is a fracking welfare state.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrow_missile
-first paragraph says created by israel.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merkava#Merkava_history
-israel created. all modern technology israel created, hence why they have one of the most advanced tanks in the world.
" Care to discuss why the majority of the IAF is flying US made jets including the most upgraded F-15 Eagle? "
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_Air_Force#High_Tech_age_.281990_and_beyond.29
Notice the words "bought" and upgraded with Israeli technology.
Israel is one of leading technology countries. They have been known to sell various forms of technological improvements, just so you know.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IAI_Lavi
The Lavi was never finished,and the US did not want another advanced aircraft competing on the market.
Your a moron.
Better embrace it now in your youth then have a shocking realization later. -----