Do us sell weapons to Israel?

Israel is one of the United States’ largest arms importers. In the past decade, the United States has sold Israel $7.2 billion in weaponry and military equipment, $762 million through Direct Commercial Sales (DCS), more than $6.5 billion through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program.

What does the US sell to Israel?

U.S. exports to Israel are up 538\% from 1985 (pre-FTA). The top export categories (2-digit HS) in 2019 were: precious metal and stone (diamonds) ($4.2 billion), machinery ($2.1 billion), aircraft ($2.0 billion), electrical machinery ($1.1 billion), and optical and medical instruments ($686 million).

Who supplies Israel with missiles?

Lockheed Martin is the world’s largest arms company, based in the US. Lockheed has supplied Israel with over 100 F-16I combat aircraft – the most important fighter jet in the Israel Air Force – as well as other equipment including the Multiple Launch Rocket System.

Does Israel sell US weapons to China?

Israel was ready to sell China the Phalcon, an Israeli airborne early-warning radar system (AWACS), until the United States forced it to cancel the deal. Some estimate that Israel sold arms worth US$4 billion to China in this period.

How long does foreign military sales documentation have to be retained?

When certifying officials send electronic payment files only to the DO, they keep supporting documentation for 6 years and 3-months, except that the retention period for such documentation for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) transactions is 10 years; see Volume 15 of this regulation.

What does Israel trade with America?

The top United States-Israel imports and exports are precious stones/diamonds, machinery, pharmaceutical products, medical investments, and agriculture products. United States leading imports from Israel in 2014 were $9.4 billion in diamonds and $4.6 billion in pharmaceuticals.