The Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMoD) has signed a deal with Rafael, an Israeli military contractor, to locally produce more Iron Dome missiles, utilizing funds from a recently approved $8.7 billion military aid package from the United States. This agreement signifies a significant step towards Israeli self-reliance in its defense capabilities, reducing its dependence on American weapons manufacturers. The deal comes amidst scrutiny of Israel's reliance on U.S. aid and military tactics during the recent conflict.
The Israel i Ministry of Defense (IMoD) signed a deal Thursday with Israel i military contractor Rafael to produce more Iron Dome missiles locally, using money from an $8.7 billion military aid package provided by the U.S. This agreement marks the first step towards greater Israel i independence from American weapons manufacturers, a vulnerability highlighted during the recent war.
The Biden administration leveraged this dependence to demand changes in Israeli military tactics, often arguing that they shielded terrorists and exposed Israeli soldiers to greater risk.The Director General of the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD), Maj. Gen. (Res.) Eyal Zamir, and Rafael CEO, Yoav Tourgeman, signed today (Thursday) the first contract under the U.S. aid package, approved by the U.S. Congress in April 2024. The $8.7 billion package includes a dedicated $5.2 billion allocation to strengthen Israel’s air and missile defense systems, including the Iron Dome Defense System, the David’s Sling Weapon System, and the high-powered Laser Defense System.The Iron Dome Defense System, jointly developed by Israel and the U.S. government, is designed to defend against short and medium-range rocket and missile threats, as well as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). During the recent war, the system demonstrated exceptional performance, achieving outstanding interception rates and providing significant protection to the Israeli home front against a barrage of rocket, missile, UAV, and cruise missile attacks. This integration of cutting-edge technologies has earned the Iron Dome a reputation as one of the world's most advanced air and missile defense systems. Rafael, the primary contractor for the Iron Dome, collaborates with ELTA Systems (a division of Israel Aerospace Industries) and mPrest Defense. The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) plays a crucial role as a partner in the production of components for the Iron Dome, as well as in the co-development and co-production of the Arrow Weapon System and the David’s Sling Weapon System. This strategic cooperation between the MDA and the IMOD ensures the technological superiority of Israel’s air and missile defense capabilities.
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