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September 3, 2015       Share:    

Source: http://www.timesofisrael.com/navy-commandos-simulate-attack-on-offshore-gas-rig/

Israel Preparing to Combat Terror Against Gas Drilling Rigs

(Times of Israel) Israeli commandos recently simulated the recapture of an offshore gas rig taken over by terrorists. The naval commandos had to retake the rig from the gunmen without using firearms, out of concern that gunfire could set the gas alight and cause the rig to explode. Israel is also working to modify the Barak 8 missile defense system to become "a naval Iron Dome," referring to Israel's land-based missile defense system that proved effective in intercepting rockets fired from Gaza.

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