October 7, 2006 :: Jane's Information Group :: News
Israel Military Industries (IMI) is developing a new defense system against short- and long-range rockets, reports the October 11 edition of
Jane’s Defence Weekly. The new system, dubbed Magen Kassum (Magic Shield), will consist of a “light rocket” that, unlike other missile defense systems, will carry no homing device or radar. According to an IMI spokesman, “after receiving data from a variety of available sensors, the rocket will be launched to an optimal interception point against the incoming threat … and will be detonated in proximity to the incoming rocket.” Based on the 160 mm Accurate Light Artillery Rocket (AccuLAR), the Magen Kassum is designed to deal with a broad range of rocket threats, from the Palestinian Qassam, with a range from 9 km, to the Iranian Zelzal, with a range of 200 km. The concept has been presented to Israel’s Ministry of Defence, which is seeking solutions to the growing threat of rockets from Lebanon and the Gaza Strip.
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