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Source: http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/11/22/15363974-israels-iron-dome-shield-against-gaza-rockets-cost-up-to-30-million?lite

Israel's Iron Dome Shield Against Gaza Rockets Cost $25-30 Million

(Reuters-NBC News) Israel's Iron Dome interceptions of rockets fired from Gaza during eight days of fighting cost $25-30 million, Civil Defense Minister Avi Dichter told Israel Radio on Thursday, arguing the U.S.-backed system was well worth the money. Israel's five Iron Dome batteries shot down 421 rockets launched from Gaza. The military put Iron Dome's success rate at 90%. To lower costs, the system engages only rockets that threaten populated areas. Israel says it needs 13 batteries for satisfactory nationwide defense.

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