Israel Says Anti-Hizbullah Missile Interceptor Fully Operational Soon
David's Sling, a joint U.S.-Israeli missile interceptor meant to counter medium-range missiles possessed by Hizbullah, will be operational in early April, completing Israel's multi-layer defense system, a senior Israeli air force official said on Monday.
This marks the completion of Israel's missile defense system, he said.
That includes the Arrow, designed to intercept ballistic missiles in the stratosphere from long-range threats like Iran and Iron Dome that defends against short-range rockets from Gaza. The official spoke anonymously in line with protocol.
Israel deployed its Arrow system Friday when Syria fired missiles at its jets on a mission to destroy a weapons convoy bound for Hizbullah.
David's Sling is developed by Israeli defense company Rafael with American defense giant Raytheon.
Source: Associated Press, Naharnet
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