An-225 delivered U.S. HEMTTs to Israel for integration with Iron Dome system

The world’s largest cargo plane, the Antonov An 225, arrived at Israel’s Ben-Gurion International Airport on Aug. 3, bringing U.S. Army Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks (HEMTT) to the country for integration with the Iron Dome missile system.


Photo: Israeli Ministry of Defense

The U.S. Army has ordered two sets of Iron Dome system and the first set is expected to reach the United States this December.

The Iron Dome is being used as an interim solution while the indigenous Indirect Fires Protection Capability is being develop by the Army.