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Saturday, July 23, 2011

David's Sling to protect Israel from cruise missile attack

interceptor missileIsrael's "David's Sling" air defence system is scheduled to undergo its first intercept tests in early 2012, with the design capable of intercepting air threats including cruise missiles.

Yosi Druker, director of Rafael's air-to-air and air defence directorate, said tests already conducted using the "Stunner" interceptor developed for the system have been successful.

Rafael is developing the David's Sling weapon system to protect populated areas in Israel against attack by medium-range rockets.

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