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Israel Ramps Up Domestic Manufacturing of Munitions, Easing Pressure on U.S.
(Washington Examiner) Sean Durns - Wars in Europe and the Middle East have put pressure on America's defense industrial base, feeding growing concerns about a rapidly depleting stockpile. But Israel has pointed to a temporary solution that can help. The Israeli government intends to ramp up its domestic manufacturing of important armaments, including munitions. In so doing, Israel will gain greater self-reliance, and the U.S. will get some much-needed breathing room to focus on its own munitions needs. Artillery shells, sophisticated guided air-to-ground munitions, and interceptors for Israel's Iron Dome are all slated to be built domestically. At the same time, numerous weapons systems used by Israel, including aircraft, will continue to be manufactured in the U.S., giving Americans jobs. The writer is a senior research analyst for the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis (CAMERA).