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Source: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-874621
Israel, U.S. to Accelerate Production of Air Defenses
(Jerusalem Post) Yonah Jeremy Bob - Israel's Defense Ministry and U.S. officials on Thursday announced the acceleration of Iron Dome, Iron Beam, and David's Sling production for future air defense against rockets and drones. The U.S. aid package approved by Congress in April 2024 includes $5.2 billion to enhance Israel's air defense systems. Defense Ministry Director-General Maj.-Gen. (res.) Amir Baram said, "The Iron Dome system has fundamentally transformed the battlefield, demonstrating unprecedented interception capabilities on a global scale against a vast spectrum of threats. This contract will dramatically enhance the multi-layered defense posture and strategic stability of the State of Israel. Joint production in Israel and the United States exemplifies the potential of our technological and industrial partnership."