The Defense Ministry and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems on Monday completed a successful series of tests for an upgraded Iron Dome air defense system.
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The test was conducted at an airbase in central Israel, and included the Israeli Air Force and Navy, according to a statement by Defense Ministry's spokesperson.
Iron Dome tested in different scenarios simulating advanced threats, which the system is expected to thwart during times of conflict, whether on land or in the sea.
The Israel Missile Defense Organization in the MOD and Rafael have completed a successful series of flight tests of a new and upgraded version of the Iron Dome. The test simulated advanced threats which it may face during times of conflict – whether on land or in the sea. pic.twitter.com/ISLQXqDnoP
— Ministry of Defense (@Israel_MOD) February 1, 2021
The upgraded version of the Iron Dome is expected to become operational soon and will be delivered to the IAF for operational use, the statement said.
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It will also be integrated and installed on the Navy's Sa'ar 6 corvettes and will be central to the defense of Israel's Exclusive Economic Zone, the Defense Ministry said.
i24NEWS contributed to this report.
