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Israel says tanks to get new anti-missile system
Jerusalem (AFP) Aug 7, 2009 The Israeli army will begin equipping its tanks with a new anti-missile system, following stinging losses due to missiles fired by Hezbollah militants in the 2006 Lebanon war, officials said. The Trophy system uses radar to track incoming missiles and fires a projectile to explode the missiles before they reach their target, a military official said. Tests of the system were successful and it will be installed on the latest generation Merkava IV tanks. According the private television station Channel 10 the system is expensive, costing around 350,000 dollars (245,000 euros) per unit. Israel has been searching for a new defence against missiles after Hezbollah militants during the Second Lebanon War scored a number of damaging strikes against the Merkavas, considered one of the strongest tanks in the world. Israel media have reported that of 25 modern guided missiles fired by Hezbollah militants, a quarter penetrated the tank's formidable armour and caused death or injuries among crew members. Share This Article With Planet Earth
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Gulf country seeks U.S. Hellfire missilesWashington (UPI) Aug 5, 2009 The United Arab Emirates has asked to buy U.S.-made missiles and warning systems, a U.S. Department of Defense agency said. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency, a Pentagon group that promotes military-to-military contacts and transfer of defense materiel to U.S. allies, has formally informed the U.S. Congress of the possible sale. A release from DSCA said the United Arab Emir ... read more |
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