(haipo) – As part of the Ministry of Defense's efforts to upgrade Israel's air defense system, a series of complex tests on the "David's Sling" system was successfully completed. The tests, conducted by the Israel Defense Forces' (IDF) Wall Directorate in cooperation with the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and Rafael, tested advanced capabilities for dealing with a wide range of threats, from rockets and missiles to aircraft and drones.
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The Ministry of Defense informed Lai Pa:
The series of tests was built on operational experience gained during the last war, and included challenging scenarios that simulate existing and evolving threats in the arena. Their success is another step in upgrading the system, which has already proven its capabilities on the battlefield with precise interceptions that saved lives and prevented extensive damage.
A central layer of protection in a multi-layered system
"David's Sling" is a vital component of Israel's multi-layered defense system, alongside the "Arrow" systems, "Iron Dome" and "Or Eitan", the new laser system recently delivered to the Air Force. The development of the system is led by the Ministry of Defense through the Wall Directorate, in cooperation with the Defense Industries and MDA.
Rafael serves as the main contractor for the system, Israel Aerospace Industries (Elta Division) developed the MMR radar, and Elbit Systems is responsible for the control system.
Wall Manager: "A Dramatic Upgrade to Defense Capabilities"
Head of the Wall Administration, Moshe Fattal, noted that during the war, real-time adjustments were made that significantly affected the system's performance: "We conducted a broad series of experiments that tested future capabilities and dealing with multiple and diverse threats. The series ended with complete success and enables a significant upgrade to the State of Israel's air defense system."
Rafael: "One of the best defense systems in the world"
Rafael CEO, Yoav Turgeman, emphasized the importance of the tests in light of the evolving threats: "Rafael is proud to successfully conclude the advanced series of tests, which once again proved that 'David's Sling' is one of the best defense systems in the world. Thank you to Rafael employees and our partners in the Wall Directorate, MDA and the Air Force."
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