Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Israel’s ‘Iron Dome’ Missile Defense System Has A 85% Success Rate

A Tamir missile fired by an Iron Dome fire unit near Ashkelon, Israel, intercepting a Palestinian 122mm Grad rocket fired at the city. The iron Dome has repeatedly intercepted Palestinian rockets since its first deployment in April 2011, demonstrating impressive score. Photo via RAFAEL

Israel’s ‘Iron Dome’ Missile Defense System Hits 85% Of Targets -- Washington Times

Israel’s cutting-edge missile defense called Iron Dome scored an 85 percent success rate in knocking out rockets launched against Israel’s southern cities in recent clashes with Gaza.

“Iron Dome in April became the first anti-ballistic missile system to be used in combat,” said Michael Oren, Israel’s ambassador to the United States.

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More News On Israel's Iron Dome System

Rafael Team with Raytheon to Offer Iron Dome in the U.S. -- Defense-Update
Raytheon-Rafael get boost for Iron Dome -- UPI
Israel lauds success of Iron Dome missile interceptor -- Reuters
Rafael to double Iron Dome production -- Globes
Israel's Iron Dome system reassures nation on Gaza -- Christian Science Monitor
How To Beat Iron Dome -- Strategy Page

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