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Thursday, May 21, 2015

US to restock Israeli war arsenal with bunker busters, guided bombs

http://falastinews.com/2015/05/21/us-to-restock-israeli-war-arsenal-with-bunker-
busters-guided-bombs/

The US. State Department and Pentagon approved massive weapons sale worth $1.9 billion to
Israel, in a bid to boost Israel’s arms store, Ynetnews reported Wednesday.

The US State Department approved a massive sale of bombs and missiles worth $1.897
billion, pending final congressional authorization.

The pending package to Israel includes 3,000 Hellfire missiles for the air force's
helicopters.

The weapons deal will also significantly increase the Israeli Air Force's precision
munitions cache with hundreds of GPS and laser-guided bombs and missiles included in the
package.

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency – a section of the Department of Defense – said it
submitted the required certification to Congress on May 18. If approved by the US
legislature, Israel will receive the massive shipment, which among other tactical weapons
includes 50 BLU-113 Super Penetrator 

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