According to sources at the Ministry of David’s Sling system attempts took place last week, and last Tuesday.
David’s Sling, also known by the Hebrew name Magic Wall, is a joint project of the state of Israel’s Rafael armaments and the US company Raytheon. The system aims to combat missiles, aircraft and low-flying missiles maneuvering over distances of 100 to 200 kilometers – which will fill the gap between intended to intercept ballistic missiles and arrow sets antyrakietami Iron Dome, designed for the disposal of rockets and artillery shells at close distances.
writes Reuters, the most recent successful test David’s Sling is likely to increase among US congressmen support for Israel further transfer of funds for the development of the system . Last month, representatives of the Israeli authorities have asked the congressmen for additional 317 million dollars to slingshot David and other Israeli missile defense programs beyond the 158 million dollars that he wants to take into account for this purpose in the budget for the financial year 2016 the administration of President Barack Obama.
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