Israel to build a third antimissile battery

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Israel to build a third antimissile battery

2010-10-15 02:36:58 GMT+7 (ICT)

JERUSALEM, ISRAEL (BNO NEWS) -- Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday announced that the Israeli Air Force is building the third antimissile battery to strengthen the country's defense.

The new antimissile battery, called Arrow, is being built at the Israeli Air Force (AIF) arsenals. It represents the latest step in the AIF's agenda of increasing the aerial umbrella of defense against the threat of long-range missiles.

IDF officials expect the new antimissile battery to be fully operational in the coming months at the aerial umbrella of defense of the Herev Magen unit. The new location was carefully chosen as certain physical variables had to be considered.

Eventually, the battery was located at the center of the country as it allowed for the best defense against long-range threats coming from various directions. With the inclusion of the Arrow battery, Israel will now have three antimissile batteries to protect against ballistic missiles.

The new battery will be equipped among others, with the new intercepting missile of the Arrow system, considered more accurate than previous missiles. Additionally, the battery will receive the new radar Oren Adir, its range reaching farther and its ability to identify the type of missiles fired at Israel stronger.

A management center for special shots fired will also be established at the chosen location, controlling the different deployment centers of Herev Magen in the Palmachim and Ein Shemer Air Force bases.

"We will work in line with the new, advanced system, allowing communication between all radars including the new one", explained, Lt. Tomer Meirav, the commander of the group creating the battery.

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Whilst I dont think they help matters building new settlements on the west bank as regards a peace settlement with the palestinians I am not surpised that they(isrealis) have started to beef up their defences. With all the rhetoric that flows from the mouth of presiedent armoud armadinnerjacket it must be of grave concern for all the people of that area. I do hope that it does not come fighting and that a peaceful solution can be found. This is a tricky one in the mean time missile batteries seem a sensible move.