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US-Israel Missile Defense Cooperation

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    US-Israel missile defense cooperation develops lifesaving mechanisms – both for ally and American deployed forces. Missile defense systems are jointly developed between the United State and Israel, and the cutting-edge technology is shared between the two countries. Industrial cooperation creates employment opportunities for Americans. We are proud that 75% of military assistance to Israel is spent back in the U.S., stimulating American industry and creating jobs.
     
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  • Arrow Weapon System

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    Photo: U.S. Navy

    The Arrow Weapon System (AWS), jointly developed by the United States and Israel, provides Israel with the capability to defend itself against imminent and emerging ballistic missile threats, while providing the US with critical data and technology for its missile defense programs. The development the Arrow 3 Upper Tier Capability is to be accelerated in order to cope with the intolerable evolving unconventional threat from Iran. The Arrow 3 is jointly developed and will be co-produced by IAI and the Boeing Co.

  • David's Sling: Short Range Missile Defense

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    ​The "David's Sling" Weapon System (DSWS), jointly developed by the United States and Israel, is planned to provide both the State of Israel and the US Army with an effective and affordable protection against the clear and proven threat of Large Caliber Artillery Rockets (LCAR) and Short Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM)

  • Iron Dome

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    Photo:IDF

    The Iron Dome is an effective and innovative mobile defense solution for countering short range rockets and 155 mm artillery shell threats with ranges of up to 70 km in all weather conditions, including low clouds, rain, dust storms or fog. The system is in development by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. 

  • X-Band Missile-Detecting Radar

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    ​The U.S. is providing Israel with high-powered X-band radar capable of detecting missile launches up to 1,500 miles away — and sensitive enough to detect small- and medium-range missiles being fired from Iran and Syria.
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    ​The IDF and the U.S. European Command conducted a joint air defense exercise, on November of 2012. This exercise, which was also conducted in 2010, was designed to improve interoperability between IDF and EUCOM military forces.​

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