Israeli Aerospace Industry official cautions of nuclear response to existential threat
Date
6/30/2024 9:38:48 AM
(MENAFN) Yair Katz, Chairman of the Board of Workers of the Israeli Aerospace Industries Corporation, has been quoted by Israeli news sources discussing Israel's strategic capabilities in response to existential threats. Katz's remarks, made in reference to nuclear weapons, emphasize Israel's readiness to employ its arsenal if faced with a threat to its national survival.
The Israeli Aerospace Industries Corporation, renowned for its production of advanced military technologies including "Jericho" missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads, plays a pivotal role in Israel's defense sector. Katz underscored the strategic significance of these capabilities, stating, "We have a weapon that disrupts the balance. With the support of allies like the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany in intelligence sharing, this assistance remains crucial. In the event of an existential crisis, we possess a deterrent."
The corporation, responsible for developing a wide array of defense systems ranging from jet aircraft and military helicopters to drones, as well as missiles and satellites, is pivotal in bolstering Israel's defense posture. Katz's remarks highlight Israel's stance on maintaining a credible deterrence capability against potential threats, echoing the nation's longstanding policy of ensuring its security through advanced defense technologies and strategic alliances.
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