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JERUSALEM (AP) — Since Israel activated the Iron Dome in 2011, the cutting-edge rocket-defense system has intercepted thousands of rockets fired from the Gaza Strip. Here is a look at the accomplishments — and limitations — of the Iron Dome. HOW DOES THE IRON DOME WORK? The Iron Dome is a series of batteries that use radars to detect incoming short-range rockets and intercept them. “We’re surging additional military assistance, including ammunition and interceptors to replenish Iron Dome,” Biden said.
Persons: Israel's, Rafael, Joe Biden, , ” Biden Organizations: JERUSALEM, Hamas, Raytheon, Israel's Rafael Defense Systems, Institute for National Security Studies, Israel Locations: Israel, Gaza, West, Tel Aviv, U.S, Iron, israel
Israel: U.S. approved missile defense sale to Finland
  + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: 1 min
JERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israel's Defense Ministry said on Wednesday that the United States has approved the sale of a co-developed missile defense system to Finland. The ministry said that having received the green light from Washington, Israel can complete the sale of the advanced air-defense system David's Sling to Finland in a 316 million euros ($345.80 million) deal. The Finnish version of the system will be jointly developed by Israeli and American industries, led by Israel's Rafael Advanced Systems and Raytheon Technologies Cooperation, in partnership with Finnish industries, the ministry said. ($1 = 0.9138 euros)Reporting by Ari Rabinovitch Editing by Steven ScheerOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
Persons: Israel's Rafael, Ari Rabinovitch, Steven Scheer Organizations: Israel's Defense, Systems, Raytheon Technologies Cooperation, Thomson Locations: United States, Finland, Washington, Israel
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