Ministry of Defense: First "Iron Dome" interceptor produced in the United States delivered to Israel
On the 8th local time, the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced that the first "Tamir" interceptor missile of the Iron Dome air defense system, completely manufactured and assembled in the United States, has been delivered to Israel in Arkansas.
It is reported that this interceptor missile was produced by a joint venture between the American company Raytheon and Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, with the factory located in Arkansas. This marks the first complete production line of the Iron Dome interceptor missile established outside of Israel. Currently, the U.S. Missile Defense Agency and the Israeli Missile Defense Organization have completed the delivery handover, and the interceptor missile will be transported to Israel for operational use. Additionally, the factory will also manufacture the U.S. version of the "Tamir" interceptor missile for the U.S. Marine Corps in the future.
The Iron Dome system mainly consists of the "Tamir" interceptor missile, EL/M-2084 multi-mission radar, fire control center, and other components. (Reporter Zhao Bing from the Central Broadcasting Station)
On October 8, the Israeli Defense Ministry announced the delivery of the first Iron Dome interceptor, produced entirely in the U.S., to Israel. The interceptor was manufactured in Arkansas by a joint venture between Raytheon and Rafael. This delivery marks a significant milestone as it establishes a complete production line for the Iron Dome outside of Israel, with plans for future production for the U.S. Marine Corps.
- The first Iron Dome interceptor produced entirely in the U.S. was delivered to Israel.
- The interceptor was manufactured in Arkansas by a joint venture between Raytheon and Rafael.
- This marks the first complete production line for the Iron Dome outside of Israel.
- The interceptor will be used in active combat by Israel.
- The factory will also produce U.S. versions of the Tamir interceptor for the U.S. Marine Corps.