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Additional Iron Dome defense system for Israel

Tel Aviv, Israel - For the interception of rockets from the Gaza Strip

The government of Israel has announced earlier this week that in September the third Iron Dome missile defense system will be deployed. This system was developed by the government to intercept and shoot down Kassam rockets and BM-21 Grad 122 mm fired at civilians from the Gaza Strip. According to estimates provided by the authorities, the two Iron Dome currently in use have so far allowed to counter...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1132977
Rome, Italy, 08/23/2011 19:23
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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