The US Marine Corps successfully completed its first live-fire air defense exercise integrating the Iron Dome missile defense system. The system is based on US radar and command and control with the Iron Dome Tamir missile interceptor system and a mobile rocket launcher developed by an Israeli company. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Along with US defense giant Raytheon as prime contractor.
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During the maneuvers, US Marines operated the entire Iron Dome system, including intercepting targets. In addition, the ability to continuously fire Iron Dome interceptor missiles from a mobile launcher developed for the Marines was tested.
The maneuvers took place after the completion of a full training program and a series of experiments, which are part of the development and equipment program, led by the Marine Corps to test a new prototype of the Medium Range Interdiction Capability (MRIC).
The successful maneuvers demonstrated the forces’ prowess in the full operation of the system, the performance of the Marine-developed mobile rocket launcher and the performance of the Iron Dome interceptor system, in relevant and challenging interception scenarios. The Tamir interceptor missile is capable of intercepting cruise missiles, drones and a variety of rockets, shells and mortars. The success of the live-fire maneuvers is a milestone toward the formation of the first prototype Marine Corps battery.
Published by Globes, Israel Business News – en.globes.co.il – on October 31, 2024.
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