Overview
- The Israel Ministry of Defense announced on Feb. 11 that David’s Sling finished a complex test campaign based on lessons from recent combat operations.
- Trials led by IMDO in cooperation with the U.S. Missile Defense Agency and prime contractor Rafael confirmed the upgraded system’s performance.
- Scenarios simulated diverse threats including rockets, tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, aircraft, and UAVs to assess multi-threat engagement.
- IMDO director Moshe Patel said personnel made real-time modifications during Operation Rising Lion that significantly boosted air-defense capabilities.
- Officials reported wartime interceptions prevented casualties and infrastructure damage, and the validated upgrades will be folded into the operational network between Iron Dome and Arrow.