Russia Offers Israel Aircraft Cooperation

MOSCOW [MENL] -- Russia has offered to cooperate with Israel in the
production of an enhanced fighter-jet that could end the Jewish state's
dependence on the United States.
Russian industry sources said Israel and Russia have been quietly
discussing the prospect of a strategic defense agreement that would pave the
way for the launch of a joint project to develop an advanced fighter-jet.
The sources said Russia proposed to provide its most advanced platforms
while Israel would install avionics, radar and electronic warfare systems.