27.04.2012                      05.Ijar. 5772                    Tag 20 des Omer

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IDF develops active missile-shield for helicopters

Amid concern that shoulder-to-air missiles will be fired in large numbers at IAF aircraft in future warfare, army initiates plans for protective shield for helicopters.

The military has initiated plans to develop a protective shield for its helicopters amid concern that shoulder-to-air missiles will be fired in large numbers at Israel Air Force aircraft in a future war.
The new system – Fliker – is under contract by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and successfully intercepted a rocket-propelled grenade in its first test recently….