air defense systemDavid’s Slinghas completed a complex series of tests as part of a modernization program aimed at adapting to new threats.
This test was conducted by the Israel Missile Defense Organization (Israel Missile Defense Organization) under the Israeli Ministry of Defense.IMDO) in collaboration with the US Missile Defense Agency and manufacturer Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.
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Officials said the tests simulated advanced scenarios against multiple threats, including rockets, ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, manned aircraft, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Operational lessons learned from recent combat were also reflected, with a focus on expanding capabilities to respond to threats of different characteristics and complexity.
Although specific technical details have not been made public, the Ministry of Defense said the system was recognized for its improved detection, tracking and simultaneous interception of multiple targets, as well as system integration into harsher operational environments.
David’s Sling forms the middle layer in Israel’s layered air defense architecture. It is operated in conjunction with the Arrow, which is responsible for intercepting long-range ballistic threats, the Iron Dome, which is responsible for short-range rocket defense, and the directed energy type Iron Beam, which is currently in the integration stage.
Rafael CEO Yoav Turgemann said in a statement that the completion of this trial strengthens the company’s ongoing system update process to respond to the evolving threat environment.
With the completion of the series of trials, David’s Sling remains a core element of Israel’s air defense strategy, responsible for protecting the homeland and critical infrastructure from conventional and asymmetric air threats.
Israeli David’s Sling System Demonstrates Capability Against Rockets, UAVs and AircraftThe David’s Sling air defense system has completed a complex series of tests as part of an upgrade program aimed at adapting the platform to emerging threats.Source and images: @RAFAELdefense pic.twitter.com/9JP2O1u7kx
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