David’s Sling Goes Live: Israel’s Air Defense Demos Multi-Threat Firepower

Israel’s David’s Sling air and missile defense system proved its mettle in recent live-fire trials, marking a key step in the system’s operational refinement.

The tests, led by the Israel Missile Defense Organization with support from the US Missile Defense Agency and RAFAEL, showed David’s Sling interceptors launching from a sea-based platform.

It successfully engaged multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), underscoring its effectiveness against highly-maneuverable targets.

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