Why does Israel want to be less dependent on US weapons?

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is calling for Israel to pursue what he terms 'armaments independence.' The call signals a shift in Israel's military procurement strategy, traditionally dependent on American weapons and defense funding. According to Al Jazeera, Netanyahu's statement reflects broader concerns about maintaining full operational autonomy in military decision-making. The shift suggests Israel may accelerate domestic defense manufacturing and diversify supplier relationships — a significant move with implications for both Israeli military capability and the longstanding Israel-US security partnership.

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