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Monday, September 16, 2013

US Iron Dome Production

Iron DomeIsraelDefense has learned that the US and Israel are currently examining the feasibility of transferring a part of the production of Iron Dome interceptor missiles from Israel to the US.

The Iron Dome system was developed by Rafael and became operational in 2011.Since then, it has intercepted hundreds of rockets launched from the Gaza Strip at towns in Israel's southern region. Thus far, interception percentages have been recorded at around 90%.

The system consists of a surveillance and guidance radar system (manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries' Elta Division), a command and control center and interceptor missiles.

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