Tuesday, November 9, 2021

U.S. Tests Israel’s Iron Dome In Guam

An Iron Dome missile defense system fires an interceptor at a target during an exercise in early 2021. (Defense Ministry)  

Washington Free Beacon: US Tests Israel’s Iron Dome Defense Missiles in Guam 

Pacific military base prepares for possible Chinese cruise missile attack U.S. military officials in Guam are testing Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system in anticipation of a cruise missile attack from China. 

The missile defense system, which the United States purchased in 2019, is part of the Pentagon's push to counter China in the Pacific, according to the Wall Street Journal. 

In June, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered military forces to speed up efforts to deter Beijing in the region. 

The U.S. Army completed its first test of the system in New Mexico in August, destroying eight cruise missile targets.  

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More News On The U.S. Testing Israel’s Iron Dome In Guam  

U.S. Tests Israel’s Iron Dome in Guam as Defense Against Chinese Cruise Missiles -- Wall Street Journal  

US military tests Iron Dome in Guam, with eyes on threats from China: report -- Times of Israel  

US Testing Israel’s Iron Dome Against Chinese Missiles -- The Algemeiner  

US Reportedly Set Up Iron Dome in Guam Hoping It Could Help Defend Against Chinese Cruise Missiles -- Sputnik

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

India will attack dec 2021

Jac said...

7:43
Really?

Adam said...

It's his usual nonsense.

Adam said...

This seems like a good idea. I hope they triple or quadruple layer it as a defensive screen. Also, massively increase ballistic missile defense if possible because Guam will be the 1st or one of the very first targets in the opening salvo of any war or battle with China.