Defense ministry to showcase Iron Dome to Obama

Israel's defense establishment completed preparations to show off military technology to President Obama.

By YAAKOV LAPPIN
Published: MARCH 19, 2013 18:29
Iron Dome displayed at Ben Gurion airport 370 (photo credit: Alon Basson/Defense Ministry)
Iron Dome displayed at Ben Gurion airport 370
(photo credit: Alon Basson/Defense Ministry)
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.
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The 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.