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US is committed to preserving Israel’s qualitative military edge, defense chief Mark Esper says

Esper made his remarks to Israeli counterpart Benny Gantz on the same day that Reuters reported the U.S. plans to have a letter of agreement prepared by early December on the sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets to the UAE.

By Marcy Oster September 23, 2020 10:44 am

US and Israeli defense chiefs meet in Washington

Iran was among the notable topics for U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper and Israel’s Naftali Bennett at the Pentagon.

February 5, 2020 10:35 am

Hagel, meeting with Yaalon, reaffirms U.S. commitment to Israeli security

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel reaffirmed the “deep commitment” of the United States to Israel’s security at a meeting with his Israeli counterpart.

October 22, 2014 9:59 am