U.S. SEEKS TO BUILD MIDEAST AIR FORCES

HERZLIYA, Israel [MENL] -- The United States plans to help Arab and otherallies build their air forces. Officials said the Defense Department has been examining a proposal that would enable U.S. aid to equip and train foreign air forces. They said the proposal could lead to the sale or transfer of surplus F-16 multi-role fighters to countries that can't afford to purchase latest-generation fighter-aircraft.