Thursday, January 7, 2010

Israel's Anti-Missile Defense System Is Making Progress

Iron Dome successfully intercepts a missile.
Photo: Defense Ministry


Iron Dome System Successfully Intercepts Kassams, Katyushas -- Jerusalem Post

Israel inched a step closer to deploying a missile defense system along the border with the Gaza Strip on Wednesday after the Iron Dome successfully intercepted a number of missile barrages in tests held in southern Israel this week.

The tests were overseen by the Defense Ministry, the Israeli Air Force and the Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. which has developed and is manufacturing the Iron Dome, slated to become operational and deployed along the Gaza border in the middle of 2010.

Read more ....

My Comment: This is a success story. This is also a story that many of Israel's neighbors are watching very closely.

No comments: