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Mahesh

04/08/23 06:19 AM IST

Israel approves USD 344 million sale of ‘David’s Sling’ defense system to Finland

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  • Israel’s Ministry of Defense revealed that the US Government approved the sale by Israel of the country’s “David’s Sling” anti-missile defence system to Finland.
David's Sling System
  • David’s Sling is a highly sophisticated and state-of-the-art anti-missile defense system developed jointly by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, an Israeli defense contractor, and Raytheon, an American defense contractor.
  • The system is designed to intercept various types of missiles that may be fired towards Israel by hostile countries, including the likes of Iran and Syria.
  • At the core of David’s Sling lies the “Stunner” or “SkyCeptor,” an advanced multi-mission interceptor.
  • This cutting-edge technology is capable of effectively countering a wide array of threats, making it lethal, flexible, and affordable for dealing with mass raids of enemy missiles and rockets.
  • David’s Sling can neutralize are tactical ballistic missiles fired from a distance of 40 to 300 kilometers (approximately 25 to 190 miles).
  • The system employs a dual CCD/IR seeker in its nose-tip to distinguish between decoys and the actual warhead of the missile, making it highly efficient in interception.
  • It works in tandem with the Elta EL/M-2084 Active electronically scanned array multi-mode radar for enhanced tracking and precision.
  • The name “David’s Sling” is not just a random designation; it draws inspiration from the biblical tale of David and Goliath.
  • Just as David, armed with only a sling, successfully defeated the formidable giant Goliath, this defense system stands tall as a modern-day safeguard for Israel against missile threats.
Significance
  • The approval of David’s Sling agreement for Finland is a significant milestone within a historic process that will equip our partners with groundbreaking air defence technology.
  • This reflects our powerful ties and defence cooperation with both the U.S. and Finland.
  • The partnership between Rafael and Raytheon in developing this cutting-edge technology showcases the synergy of expertise and resources from both countries.
Source- The print

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