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Sunday, November 30, 2014

David's Sling air defense system to deploy for trial period

David's Sling Weapons System Stunner MissileThe David's Sling air defense system will soon be deployed for a trial period, before becoming operational, the IDF said in recent days.

David's Sling can intercept short-range to medium-range rockets and missiles, including Hezbollah's Katyusha rockets. Its range of coverage is three times that of the Iron Dome anti-rocket defense system.

The system will be deployed in various areas around Israel for a trial period, the IDF added. After that, David's Sling will also be set up to intercept hostile aircraft and missiles with longer ranges. Eventually, it should be able to intercept incoming cruise missiles as well.

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