I am against the the Marine Corps purchase of the Osprey. I believe there are better alternatives for the cost however maybe the IDF sees something I don't. On the other hand they are looking at for a Special Forces work which I believe it is best suited for, just not the Marine Corps.
Israel considers V-22 acquisition
Israel is considering the V-22 Osprey for special forces and search-and-rescue operations * Doubts remain over funding
[Jane's Defence Weekly- first posted to http://jdw.janes.com - 20 January 2006] |