Saturday, December 1, 2012

Buyers For Israel's Iron Dome?



Israel’s Antimissile System Attracts Potential Buyers -- New York Times

WASHINGTON — The success cited by Israel for its Iron Dome antimissile system in its confrontation with Hamas has re-energized American missile defense advocates and generated new interest in the global arms bazaar from nations like South Korea that face short-range rocket threats from hostile neighbors.

But even ardent supporters of a continent-size missile shield to guard the United States and other NATO members acknowledge the limitations of Iron Dome, which is a tactical system designed to shoot down unsophisticated rockets — basically flying pipe bombs — with a range of less than 50 miles.

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My Comment:
Too early to state unequivocally that Iron Dome is a success .... but it does look promising.

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