Video Special delivery please: Israel requests ‘Iran Busters’

A story that is liable to be twisted all around by the left in the press, but in reality is just the two allies conducting previous business. Israel's aid from the US is not no strings attached. Much of it is contingent on being spent on joint military research or hardware from US companies, this directs aid right back into both economies. Some time ago, Israel requested a purchase of advanced guided bombs from the US, including a number of GBU-28's. The deal was initiated in Sept 2004, and subsequently approved by the US Congress. It should be noted that Israel can produce such advanced bombs and guidance systems and this request was a supplement.

'Iran Busters'
The GBU-28 'Bunker Busters' first came into the spotlight in the 1991 Gulf War where two of them were initially dropped, since then they've been an effective part of the US roster. More were used in the spectacular first night of Shock & Awe during the liberation of Iraq. The sale raised comments from our little friends in Iran who viewed them as 'Iran Busters' (one can only wish).
The story originating in the NY Times is regarding Israels request for an expedited delivery of a portion of the order, understandable with the ordnance use the past 10 days. That request has been met, and the GBUs, as well as guidance add ons are on the way..