U.S. soldiers out in the front-line require a new defense system to protect themselves from incoming rocket and mortar attacks. Raytheon is partnering with Rafael to market the Iron Dome as a solution to meet a U.S. Army requirement.
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The SkyHunter will utilize Rafael’s Tamir interceptor and Raytheon said the weapon will be modified to meet U.S. standards and produce in the country.
Yosi Druker, head of Rafael’s Air Superiority Systems division, assured that his company will transfer all the technology of the interceptor to Raytheon and become a subcontractor providing 40 percent of the parts.