Israeli missile defence receives US radar boost

摘要

The Israel Defence Force (IDF) has yet to decide on a site to deploy the AN/TPY-2 forward-based X-band transportable (FBX-T) ballistic missile detection and tracking radar delivered by US European Command (EUCOM) on 21 September. However, the US radar will significantly enhance the country's missile defence capabilities. "We are currently looking at several locations in the south of the country, trying to balance operational and environmental considerations," a senior Israeli defence source told Jane's. "It will be in the Negev or Arava deserts."