U.S. looking to thwart $1 billion Israel-South Korea arms deal

and South Korea.

Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) and Elta have proposed selling the Koreans four early-warning aircraft (EWA) for $1.25 billion. In efforts to thwart the deal, the Americans have argued that part of the system includes U.S.-made parts, which require an export license.

Washington is applying great pressure on South Korea to give the tender to the American firm Boeing, even though the Israeli offer is far less expensive. The South Korean Defense Ministry is expected to make a decision early next week, although it might be delayed due to American pressure.

Sources in South Korea's Defense Ministry and local media say the government is leaning toward the Israeli bid due to its quality and attractive price. Boeing's initial offer was over $2.1 billion, and it lowered the amount by
$500 million, still $400 million more than the Israeli bid.

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http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/655137.html

The US also has interfered with a number of transactions.

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Vaya Con Dios

of the new S Korea ambassador from the US? Its virulence is unprecedented since the "axis of evil" days and it is unlikely to promote ongoing diplomatic talks:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x5542604
thread title (12/7 GD): BBC: "US says N Korea 'criminal regime' "- new US ambassador to S. Korea's

First we let them steal enough EU (enriched uranium) and nuclear triggers to make at least 200 nukes, we give them poltical cover from the anger of the world community using our SC veto powers for 30 years, and how do they repay us? They cut into our global weapons trade. That's a damn shame.

Gyre

Not only does the US want to help US businesses (who will then donate to US political parties), it's also the way the US keeps the dollar propped up.

Aren't these the same people who scream "Free markets!!" from the top of their lungs all the time? They like "free markets" when they have a monopoly.

Oy!

Julie