25.05.2012                      04.Siwan. 5772                    Tag 48 des Omer

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IDF working to upgrade range of Iron Dome system

If technology upgrade effort is successful, fewer batteries would be required to defend Israel’s borders.

The IDF is working to increase the range of the Iron Dome counter rocket defense system, with the aim of enabling it to intercept longer-range rockets, The Jerusalem Post has learned.
To achieve the improved performance, the IDF is focusing on two tracks – technological upgrades to the system as well as modifications to the Israel Air Force’s operational doctrine….