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 by AFP Staff Writers Jerusalem (AFP) March 16, 2021
Israel unveiled a new version of its "Iron Dome" defence shield on Tuesday that it says is now capable of intercepting drones, missiles and rockets simultaneously. In service for nearly a decade to protect Israel from rocket fire from the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, Iron Dome is credited with helping Israel to maintain military supremacy over its neighbours. "The Iron Dome was tested in a range of complex scenarios and successfully intercepted and destroyed targets simulating existing and emerging threats," said Defence Minister Benny Gantz. The threats included "the simultaneous interception of multiple UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) as well as a salvo of rockets and missiles," he said in a statement. "The new version of the Iron Dome system will be delivered to the IAF (Israeli Air Force) and the navy for operational use and will strengthen Israel's multi-tier missile defence capabilities," said Gantz. Iron Dome was formally selected as Israel's missile defence system in 2007, the same year the Islamist group Hamas took control of the Gaza Strip. It was originally designed to intercept rockets and artillery shells fired from a range of four to 70 kilometres (three to 45 miles). The Israeli Air Force has operated it since 2011, thwarting hundreds of rocket attacks from Gaza and Syria.
Missile Defense Agency to consider two sites for Hawaii-based radar Washington DC (UPI) Mar 08, 2021 The Missile Defense Agency is again considering a radar defense array in Hawaii, with two sites under consideration, after previously dropping plans to build it because of adverse public reaction. The proposed Homeland Defense Radar-Hawaii, which MDA is accepting public comment on through April 12, would face North Korea and have properties similar to the Long-Range Discrimination Radar in Alaska, a facility largely completed with initial operating plans scheduled for the end of 2021. A ... read more
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