[quote]Sloth wrote:
Sort of tough to get onto Israel for spying on us, when the US spies on it’s allies. Hell, the US and UK spied on the UN and it’s members not so long ago. Unfortunately, countries spy on friend and foe alike.[/quote]
Your favorite publication did a rather interesting article…
How China Steals U.S. Military Secrets
A spate of recent spying cases opens the lid on China’s aggressive military buildup. What’s most troubling: It is based largely on U.S. technology.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/military_law/3319656.html?page=1
It goes on and on about the “dangers” of China “stealing” our technology – funny thing is they left out a VERY IMPORTANT LINK in their tenacious pursuit of the truth.
Israel Second Only To Russia In Providing Arms To China
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China and Russia have faced repeated U.S. sanctions for their arms sales, but a largely unheralded player in what Washington considers the troubling proliferation game is Israel, one of the closest U.S. allies.
The Jewish state, recipient annually of $3 billion in U.S. aid, is second only to Russia as a weapons provider to China, U.S. congressional investigators say.
Some experts fear sensitive U.S. technology may show up via Israel in systems sold by China to Iran and North Korea, which President Bush termed “axis of evil” states after the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
http://www.rense.com/general28/iisj.htm
Israel, China, and Weapons Sales
August 4, 2005
Israel is a strong U.S. ally in the war against terror, a long-time friend, and a confidant on issues pertaining to Middle East peace and security. That unique relationship however, has been recently challenged by Israel’s attempt to sell sophisticated unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or Harpy Killer drones to China. This has led some analysts to speculate that the depth and strength of the Israel-US bilateral relationship is now in question – with a reformulation almost inevitable…
Primary US concerns surround the capability of Harpy Killer drones to destroy radar stations and anti-aircraft batteries similar to those used by Taiwan to defend against Chinese missiles and aircraft. Complicating the proposed sale, Israel claimed the drones were merely “refurbished,” but initial US intelligence reports claim that new technology was incorporated in the drones.
Adding to US frustration was the recent indictment and arrest of Pentagon analyst Lawrence Franklin, who worked on the Pentagon’s Iran desk, for allegedly supplying classified national defense information to a pro-Israel lobby group.
http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/ReadArticle.asp?ID=18992
New immigrant: F22 stealth bomber?
World’s most advanced fighter jet currently only in US hands. After House of Representatives lifts ban on its sale, security establishment assesses jet may be offered to Israel.
I’ll bet China can hardly wait…