Today #BREAKING the Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO), in the Directorate of Defense R&D (DDR&D), of the Israel Ministry of Defense, delivered the first of two Iron Dome Defense System batteries to the U.S. Army.
Defense Minister, Benny Gantz: “The Iron Dome system, as a part of [Israel's] multi-layered missile defense system, reflects the strength of the Israeli defense establishment..I am proud that this advanced system will also protect U.S. Army troops."
In August 2019 the United States and Israel signed an agreement for the procurement of two Iron Dome Defense System batteries (IDDS-A). The first battery was delivered in record time, and the second battery will be delivered in the near future within the framework of the agreemnt
These batteries will be employed in the defense of US troops against a variety of ballistic and aerial threats. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Executive VP Pini Yungman: "The Iron Dome system which will serve the U.S. military is tailored according to U.S. requirements."
Israel MOD: "The Iron Dome system has been operational in Israel since 2011 and has demonstrated its outstanding capabilities with over 2400 successful interceptions of incoming threats. It is an integral part of Israel’s multi-layered defense array developed by the IMDO."
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