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The US Marine Corps has successfully completed their first live-fire training with an air defence systems using Israeli-developed Iron Dome interceptors.
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The series of tests is part of a development and acquisition plan led by the US Marines to assess a new prototype system for medium-range intercept capability.
The system is based on an American radar and command-and-control center, combined with the Iron Dome interceptor and a mobile launcher developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Raytheon as a prime contractor.
The Tamir (Iron Dome) interceptor is designed to intercept cruise missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles, rockets, artillery shells and mortars.
"During the training, the Marines fully operated the system, leading to the successful interception of targets. Additionally, the continuous launch capability of the Iron Dome interceptors from a mobile launcher, developed specifically for the Marines, was tested," according to a statement published by the Israeli Ministry of Defense.
"The successful training demonstrated the forces’ proficiency in fully operating the system, the performance of the mobile launcher developed for the Marines, and the capabilities of the Iron Dome interceptor in relevant and challenging interception scenarios.
"The interceptor is developed by Rafael, which partnered with Raytheon as prime contractor in adapting it to the Marine Corps's configuration and in training support.
"The success of the live-fire exercise marks a significant milestone toward the operational deployment of the first prototype battery for the Marines."
