Golden Dome for America is a revolutionary concept to further the goals of peace through strength and President Trump’s vision for deterring adversaries from attacks on the homeland.
Yes, C-Ram (Counter [very short range] Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar): "It is designed to intercept short-range rockets, as well as shells and mortars, at ranges of between 4km and 70km from the missile launcher"
Rafael's "David's Sling" targets medium to long-range air and missile threats. "David's Sling is designed to destroy longer-range rockets, cruise missiles and medium-range or long-range ballistic missiles from a distance of up to 300km."
Rafael's website describes their weapons platforms here:
Rafael developed the tech in collaboration with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) as well as USA's Raytheon (RTX). UTC (United Technologies Corporation) merged with the Raytheon Company to form Raytheon Technologies in 2020, later renamed RTX Corporation. Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney are part of RTX as well.
Raytheon teams with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to defend populated areas and critical assets with the Iron Dome Weapon System. It's the world’s most-used system, intercepting more than 1,500 incoming targets with a success rate exceeding 90 percent
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