[Maariv-Hebrew, 29Dec06] Felix Frish - Israel Military Industries is developing a version of the active defense system developed for armored vehicles, in order to protect IDF infantry from anti-tank missiles in open areas and inside buildings. The system could be placed on the roof of a building or at a window to protect those inside from missiles and mortars. Israeli forces suffered many casualties from missiles fired at buildings in the summer 2006 Lebanon war. The system uses sophisticated radar that sends small rockets that explode in the air to neutralize incoming enemy ordinance. An individual soldier will be able to carry the 20 kg. system on his back.
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