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U.S. Eyes Israeli Short-Range Missile Interceptor for Europe Defense
(Reuters) Dan Williams - The U.S. has tested the Tamir short-range interceptor missile used by Israel's Iron Dome system with a view to incorporating it or a future American counterpart in European-based air defenses against Russia. During a visit to Israel, Maj.-Gen. Glenn Bramhall of the U.S. Army's Air and Missile Defense Command said he saw a new need to complement his corps' mid-range Patriot and THAAD interceptors. Iron Dome provides coverage against rockets with ranges of between 5 km. (3 miles) and 150 km. (95 miles), Israeli experts say.