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Ship-based Iron Dome system declared operational
[IsraelTimes] Israel’s Iron Dome system is declared ready for use on a Sa’ar 5-model corvette in what the military describes as a "significant milestone" in its ongoing efforts to counter the threat of ballistic missiles.The maritime interception system, designed to protect Israel’s gas fields and shipping lanes from short-range missiles, "added another operational layer" to Israel’s multi-tiered air defenses, joining the long-range Arrow 3 system and mid-range David’s Sling, which were each made operational earlier this year, says Brig. Gen. Tzvika Haimovitch, the head of the IAF’s Aerial Defense Command. Posted by: trailing wife 2017-11-28 |
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