South Korea to buy Iron Dome

South Korea has offered to buy a significant quantity of Israeli-made
weapons and defense systems, including the anti-rocket Iron Dome
system, if Israel agrees to purchase South Korean fighter jets. The
Israel Air Force is looking to replace its aging fleet of
American-made A-4 Skyhawk jets, which are used to train fighter
pilots. The two alternatives being considered are the Korean-made T-50
Golden Eagle and Italy's M-346 Master. The defense industries of South
Korea and Italy are locked in a fierce competition for the contract,
worth approximately $1 billion. The final decision, will be made by
the Defense Ministry, and one of the considerations which will be
taken into account is the value of reciprocal deals with Israel's
defense industry.

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• South Korea
• Israel
• Iron Dome
• Weapons