Friday, September 14, 2018

Did Israel Just Sell Its Iron Dome Missile Defense System To Saudi Arabia?

Iron Dome testing . (photo credit: MINISTRY OF DEFENSE SPOKESPERSON'S OFFICE)

Jerusalem Post: Saudi Arabia reportedly purchases Iron Dome missile system, Israel denies

Reportedly, the deal was mediated by the United States, which included further plans to reach an agreement on broad military cooperation between the two countries. Defense Ministry denied the claims.

Saudi Arabia has purchased the Iron Dome missile defense system from Israel to defend itself from missile attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen, the Emirati news website Al-Khaleej reported on Thursday.

Reportedly, the deal was mediated by the United States, which included further plans to reach an agreement on broad military cooperation between the two countries.

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Update #1: Israel sells Saudi Arabia Iron Dome (Arutz Sheva).
Update #2: Saudi Arabia buys Iron Dome defence system from Israel (Middle East Monitor)

WNU Editor: Here are some Israeli denials on these reports .... Israel denies report that Saudi Arabia purchased Iron Dome (Times Of Israel). More here .... Israel Denies Reports Saudi Arabia Purchased Iron Dome Missile Defense Systems (Haaretz). As to what is my take. I would be shocked if these reports of a sale are true.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I hope Israel makes lots of money.