Israel's defense establishment completed preparations to show off military technology to President Obama.
By YAAKOV LAPPINPublished: MARCH 19, 2013 18:29Iron Dome displayed at Ben Gurion airport 370(photo credit: Alon Basson/Defense Ministry)Advertisement
Defense Ministry placed missile defense systems at Ben Gurion Airport to showcase them to US President Barack Obama, a day ahead of his scheduled arrival.Click here for full JPost coverage of Obama's visit to IsraelThe ministry set up a center at the airport, which will allow Obama to inspect air defense systems jointly developed by Israel and the US, including the Iron Dome anti-rocket system for short and medium-range threats, the David’s Sling system for medium to long-range projectiles, and the Arrow 3 anti-ballistic missile system, which sends interceptors into space to destroy incoming threats.The ministry also prepared a reception area for the president, where he will be directed to immediately after he lands.
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