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Monday, June 10, 2013

Barak-8 Missiles to Defend Gas Production Rigs at Sea

Barak-8According to the updated plans for protecting Israel’s offshore gas rigs, the Israeli Navy will equip the rigs with Barak missiles for defense against Yakhont missiles.

The gas rigs are located at a distance of nearly 80 miles from the coasts of Israel, and near the coasts of Lebanon.

The plans additionally include the acquisition of four new missile boats, as well as naval observation and collection measures, including UAVs.

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