Military authorities have ordered strict economy and conservation measures by the armed forces to maintain Israel’s defense ability in view of the probable delays in the shipment of further military supplies from the United States. The authorities are reviewing logistical and organizational changes which the delays may necessitate and are studying ways to harness Israeli industrial enterprises for defense production, it was learned here today.
So far, Israel’s armed forces have experienced no difficulties. However, the authorities are reacting to reports that the U.S. will suspend arms shipments and enter no new arms deals with Israel pending completion of the reassessment of Middle East policy ordered by President Ford last month; that Defense Minister Shimon Peres has been asked by American authorities to postpone his visit to Washington in connection with arms purchases; that the U.S. has withdrawn its invitation to Israeli Air Force personnel to inspect the new F-15 jet interceptors Israel wants to buy; and that the U.S. is delaying the delivery of “Lance” missiles ordered by Israel.
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