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January 1, 2026       Share:    

Source: https://www.wsj.com/opinion/we-have-a-lot-to-gain-from-israels-tool-kit-defense-55920162?mod=Flipboard&utm_campaign=dfn-ebb&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sailthru

The U.S. Has a Lot to Gain from Israel's Tool Kit

(Wall Street Journal) George Blumenthal - The Arrow 3 missile-defense system - co-developed by Boeing and Israel Aerospace Industries - has demonstrated its effectiveness by intercepting and destroying more than 100 Iranian ballistic missiles since 2023. With a range exceeding 1,500 miles, exo-atmospheric interception capabilities, and kinetic "hit-to-kill" technology, Arrow 3 destroys long-range ballistic missiles far from populated areas. Its defensive footprint is more than three times as large as the U.S. Patriot system, making it particularly well-suited for large-area defense. These characteristics align directly with President Trump's "Golden Dome" vision for U.S. homeland missile defense. Israel's wartime operational environment has consistently driven rapid innovation, allowing it to refine and improve military hardware under real combat conditions. That experience has benefited the U.S. for decades.

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