Can we rely on them not to sell it to the Chicoms this time?
Remember the Lavi? Built with our money. Now the J-10 “Chengdu.”
Israeli-Chinese defense relations began when everyone incl.the US & Europe were selling to China.The Chinese FC-1 light fighter was started as joint development with Grumman in the 80s.
& the J-10 wouldn’t be what it is,if it were not for Pakistani assistance with an F-16.
Here’s a thought- if we’re going to sell Israel the planes, why not cut out the middle man and just put complete sets of plans on the open market before the sale (and before Israeli spies have a complete set). At least that way our treasury gets something out of our defense secrets being compromised.