Israel must build independent armaments network to end US aid dependency, Netanyahu says (opens original article in a new tab)

Prime Minister Netanyahu urged Israel to develop an independent armaments network to reduce dependence on US military aid, emphasizing self-sufficiency and a shift toward a partnership based on mutual strategic interests.

• Prime Minister Netanyahu called for Israel to build an independent armaments network to reduce reliance on US military aid.
• Netanyahu expressed appreciation for US support but emphasized the need for self-sufficiency in defense capabilities.
• A US congressional proposal aims to replace $3.8b in annual military aid with a new framework of cooperative defense and trade.