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September 28, 2010       Share:    

Source: http://in.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-51776320100928

U.S., Israel Ink Deal on Short-Range Missile Defense

(Reuters) The Pentagon's Missile Defense Agency on Monday agreed to advance work on a weapons system that would help Israel defend against short-range ballistic missiles like those launched by Hizbullah during the Lebanon war of 2006. The "David's Sling" missile defense project will help Israel bolster its defenses against short-range and theater ballistic missiles, large-caliber rockets, and cruise missiles. The agreement includes continued development of the Stunner interceptor being developed by Israel's Rafael and America's Raytheon as part of Israel's layered missile defense system.

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