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April 24, 2013

U.S. seeks $220 million for Israel missile defense
Tel Aviv, Israel (UPI) Apr 23, 2013
The Pentagon has stepped up efforts to fund Israel's anti-missile shield with the Missile Defense Agency requesting $220 million in fiscal 2014 for Israel's air force to buy more Iron Dome batteries. It's the first time the MDA has specifically sought funds for Iron Dome, developed and built by Haifa's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, in its annual budget process. That underlines the U.S. Defense Department's effort to maintain military aid for Israel despite major cutbacks in defense sp ... read more

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