Israel to make do with fewer Iron Dome interceptors

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The Iron Dome Layout Will Increase to Ten Batteries

According to updated plans, six new batteries will be operated by reserve units

The Israeli Air Force will soon start to retrain reserve forces to man new Iron Dome batteries. According to updated plans, six of the ten planned batteries will utilize the IDF’s reserve forces, and four batteries will employ regular forces.

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Due to a shortage in regular manpower, four batteries (one of them a training battery that will be transferred to defense areas in emergencies) will be based on regular manpower, and six more on reserve soldiers. The IAF will soon conduct retraining exercises for soldiers that will be transferred to the Iron Dome unit from other reserve units.It should be noted that according to IDF scenarios, they require thirteen to fourteen Iron Dome batteries to protect IAF bases, strategic infrastructure sites, and central cities in southern and northern Israel. However, at this time, due to shortages in funding and manpower, there is no plan to acquire this number of batteries.

CONTINUED: http://israeldefense.com/?CategoryID=483&ArticleID=1351

[deathil93]

IIRC the Air Defense Command had 2.5 recruits for every spot available, so it seems weird that there is a regular manpower shortage.

[EITAN88]

IIRC the Air Defense Command had 2.5 recruits for every spot available, so it seems weird that there is a regular manpower shortage.

From when is this statistic?

I bet this was prior to when funds for the six other batteries was provided.

[EITAN88]

Iron Dome developers to receive Israel Security Award

This September, engineers who designed Israel's anti-missile system will be recognized for their efforts to enhance Israel's security

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7...247134,00.html

[deathil93]

From when is this statistic?

I bet this was prior to when funds for the six other batteries was provided.

From a few months ago. Read it on Ynet and Mako.

[EITAN88]

From a few months ago. Read it on Ynet and Mako.

Well April was when the extra funds were promised by the U.S Congress for more batteries so it makes sense.

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The IAF receives missiles with extended range, upgrades to Iron Dome 2.0: http://www.timesofisrael.com/israels...iron-dome-2-0/

[shelata]

Did IDF receive a Fourth Iron dome battery or it is still operating with 2011 (3 no.) Batteries?

[501]

Did IDF receive a Fourth Iron dome battery or it is still operating with 2011 (3 no.) Batteries?

Yes received and already used in recent engagement protecting both Sderot and Netivot. Other 3 batteries protected Ashdod, Ashkelon and Beersheba.

[Bloo]

IDF to get 2 more iron dome batteries with built-in extended range:

http://www.jpost.com/Defense/Article.aspx?id=279256

[deathil93]

IDF to get 2 more iron dome batteries with built-in extended range:

http://www.jpost.com/Defense/Article.aspx?id=279256

Are they still on for the original plan of 10 batteries? And are there any news of a possible foreign sale?

[JGXL836]

Are they still on for the original plan of 10 batteries?

Affirmative.

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Iron Dome developers share grant with southern residents


Defense system's developers being honored with Israel Defense Prize continue to give back by handing prize money to mental health center

Matan Zuri

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7...276031,00.html

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