The interceptor used with the new David's Sling Weapon System is the Stunner missile, developed by Israel's RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems and the US Raytheon company. Photo: IMODIsrael’s Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) within the Israel Ministry of Defense and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency successfully completed a series of intercept tests of Rafael/Raytheon David’s Sling Weapon System (DSWS). The new system is being deployed with Israel’s multi-tiered antimissile array. This is a second milestone announced by th IMDO in recent days. Earlier this month the Israel Air Force took delivery of the first Arrow-3 exoatmospheric interceptor produced by IAI.
The test series designated David’s Sling Test-5 (DST-5) was conducted at ‘Yanat’ Sea Range, operated on the Mediterranean coast south of Tel-Aviv, out of Palmachim Air Base, Israel. It was the fifth series of tests of the David’s Sling Weapon System.
The test examined capabilities and performance of the entire David’s Sling Weapon System. Threat-representative targets were launched and successfully intercepted by Stunner missiles. The Multi-Mission Radar (MMR) detected the target after launch and transferred flight information to the Battle Management Center (BMC), which calculated the defense plan. The interceptors were successfully launched, performed all flight phases and engaged the targets as planned. Preliminary analysis indicates that test objectives were successfully achieved.
The information collected during the test is being analyzed by program engineers and will be used for ongoing development and fielding of the David’s Sling Weapon System. This test series provides confidence in future Israeli capabilities to defend against large-caliber rockets and other developing threats.
The David’s Sling Weapon System project is a cooperative effort between the United States and Israel to develop a defense against large caliber rockets, short-range ballistic missiles and air breathing threats including cruise missiles.
The prime contractor for the David’s Sling Weapon System Program is Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., with Raytheon Missile Systems as a sub-contractor. The MMR is developed by Elta, a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries. The BMC, known as the Golden Almond, is developed by Elisra, an Elbit subsidiary.
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