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Wednesday, August 06, 2008

IAF unveils prototype missiles for Iron Dome defense system

The Israel Air Force on Tuesday unveiled prototypes of the missiles that will form the basis of two planned rocket interception systems - Iron Dome and David's Sling.

Iron Dome, which is designed to intercept short-range rockets, is expected to be operational in the first half of 2010. Over the past few months, the system has been tested several times.

All the tests were defined as successful, and the army is already allocating manpower to staff the planned Iron Dome batteries. The system is being developed by the Israeli firm Rafael.

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