(PRNewswire) Raytheon Company has received a contract from Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. valued at $149.3 million to provide components for the Tamir interceptor used in Israel's anti-missile Iron Dome Weapon System. Raytheon will provide a second source of supply for essential Iron Dome components. Dr. Taylor W. Lawrence, Raytheon Missile Systems president, said, "The sourcing of Tamir interceptor components in the U.S. will go a long way to ensuring sufficient volumes of available Tamir missiles for Israel's defense." With more than 1,000 successful intercepts, Tamir is the only combat-proven counter-rocket, artillery, and mortar interceptor available for U.S. and coalition partners today. "We're very appreciative of the U.S.'s support for this life-saving system," said Didi Yaari, chief executive officer of Rafael. "Maintaining Iron Dome's supply gives Israelis great peace of mind."
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