Former IAF chief Norkin: Israel must turn its tech edge into strategic alliances
With Trump signaling an end to US military aid, former IAF chief Norkin says Israel must leverage technology to build alliances and reduce vulnerabilities
Former Israel Air Force chief Amikam Norkin has warned that Israel must turn its technological edge into strategic alliances to avoid becoming isolated in an increasingly unpredictable global environment. The remarks come as the United States prepares to end its annual $4 billion military assistance to Israel, a decision announced by President Donald Trump.
Norkin, who now serves on the board of the MIND Israel research institute, argues that Israel's technological capabilities should become a central component of its foreign policy and strategic partnerships. At the institute's launch event, Norkin emphasized that Israel's technological assets should not merely serve military superiority but should be leveraged for diplomatic purposes and international cooperation.
He pointed to the strength of the US-Israel defense relationship, despite the uncertainty surrounding US aid, and called for the development of new partnerships based on technological initiatives. MIND Israel's geo-technology center will focus on six strategic technology areas, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and space, with the goal of creating long-term partnerships that transcend political changes.
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