Israel's Ministry of Defense has delivered the first of two "Iron Dome" indirect-fire protection systems to the U.S. Army, but it's still uncertain whether the technology will fit into the service's modernization vision. Rafael Advanced Defense System Limited's Iron Dome features the Tamir interceptor missile, produced by Raytheon, which is capable of engaging incoming threats launched from up to 40 miles away.
Rafael announce the system’s delivery to the Army Sept. 30.
"The Iron Dome system, as a part of [Israel's] multi-layered missile defense system, reflects the strength of the Israeli defense establishment," Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said in a Rafael news release. "As a result of the effectiveness of this system, many deaths were prevented on the home front of southern Israel. ... I am proud that this advanced system will also protect U.S. Army troops."..MORE
