(Defense News) Barbara Opall-Rome - The jointly funded David's Sling Weapon System (DSWS) was developed by state-owned Rafael Ltd. and the U.S.' Raytheon Missile Systems. Unlike the Rafael-developed Iron Dome interceptor, which is based on the firm's proven Python air-to-air missiles, the David's Sling interceptor - known in the U.S. as Stunner - is an entirely new design. It has a distinctive dolphin-shaped head and has no warhead or proximity fuse since it is designed to destroy targets through the sheer force of impact.
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