air defense system David’s SlingComplex testing has been completed as part of a performance improvement program to address this emerging threat.
This test was conducted by the Israel Missile Defense Organization (Israeli Ministry of Defense)IMDO) was conducted in collaboration with the U.S. Missile Defense Agency and manufacturer Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.
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According to the relevant authorities, the test simulated advanced scenarios against various threats such as rockets, ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, manned aircraft, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Operational lessons learned from recent engagements were also reflected, and the focus was on expanding response capabilities to threats of different types and complexity.
Although specific technical details were not disclosed, the Ministry of Defense said that the system’s ability to integrate in more challenging operational environments was evaluated along with improvements in detection, tracking, and simultaneous interception of multiple targets.
David’s Sling serves as the middle tier in Israel’s multi-layered air defense architecture. It is operated with the Arrow for intercepting long-range ballistic threats, the Iron Dome for short-range rocket defense, and the directed energy-based Iron Beam system, which is currently in the integration stage.
Rafael CEO Yoav Tourgeman said in a statement that the completion of the test strengthens the system’s ongoing upgrade process in the changing threat environment.
As the test series concludes, David’s Sling continues to be a key element of Israel’s air defense strategy, protecting the country’s territory and critical infrastructure from conventional and asymmetric aerial 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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