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US, Israel to jointly develop 'David's Sling' missile defence system :: Brahmand.com
WASHINGTON (BNS): The US and Israel on Monday signed a deal to jointly develop the 'David's Sling' missile defence system.
The new weapon will be used by Israel to defend itself against short-range and theater ballistic missiles, large-caliber rockets, and cruise missiles.
"David's Sling will also address the threat posed by the types of inexpensive and easily-produced short-range missiles and rockets used during the 2006 Lebanon War, and will also advance low-altitude intercept technology and provide that technology to benefit US and Israeli industry," the US Missile Defense Agency said.
]A graphic image of the Stunner interceptor. A Raytheon photo
Under the agreement, the two countries will also develop the Stunner Interceptor to provide lower-tier intercept capability for Israel's multi-layered missile defence system.
The new agreement is part of the efforts initiated under the 'US-Israel Short-Range Ballistic Missile Defense Project Agreement' signed by both nations in 2008, the USMDA said.
WASHINGTON (BNS): The US and Israel on Monday signed a deal to jointly develop the 'David's Sling' missile defence system.
The new weapon will be used by Israel to defend itself against short-range and theater ballistic missiles, large-caliber rockets, and cruise missiles.
"David's Sling will also address the threat posed by the types of inexpensive and easily-produced short-range missiles and rockets used during the 2006 Lebanon War, and will also advance low-altitude intercept technology and provide that technology to benefit US and Israeli industry," the US Missile Defense Agency said.
]A graphic image of the Stunner interceptor. A Raytheon photo
Under the agreement, the two countries will also develop the Stunner Interceptor to provide lower-tier intercept capability for Israel's multi-layered missile defence system.
The new agreement is part of the efforts initiated under the 'US-Israel Short-Range Ballistic Missile Defense Project Agreement' signed by both nations in 2008, the USMDA said.