486.118/6–2850
The Secretary of Defense (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
My Dear Mr. Secretary: As you suggested in your letter of 25 May 1950, I have reviewed the situation regarding arms exports to Israel and the Arab states. I am in agreement with you that broad policy considerations may warrant the approval of limited amounts [Page 943] of material to these states at intervals over a period of time. Accordingly, I will be glad to acquiesce in your approval of the export to Israel and the Arab states of such materials as AT–6 aircraft, machine guns and ammunition, radar equipment, half tracks and other material of a similar military potential where you determine that broad policy considerations override the strictly military views previously furnished you in regard to exports to these states.
Sincerely yours,