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November 27, 2012

Israel reports success in new missile defence test
Jerusalem (AFP) Nov 25, 2012
Israeli and US defence officials have successfully tested the David's Sling missile defence system, completing the first phase of the weapon's development, the defence ministry said on Sunday. "The Israel Missile Defence Organisation and the US Missile Defense Agency completed the first phase of the development of the David's Sling Weapon System, by conducting a successful interception," a statement said. The system "is designed to provide an additional layer of defence against ballistic missile ... read more

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