Overview
- Officials said the completed test series incorporated lessons from wartime use, including real-time modifications applied during Operation Rising Lion.
- The campaign exercised engagements against diverse targets such as rockets, tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, aircraft, and UAVs.
- The Ministry of Defense reported that wartime interceptions by David’s Sling protected lives and infrastructure during recent conflict.
- Rafael is the prime contractor, Elta supplies the MMR radar, Elbit provides the battle management system, and Raytheon partners on U.S. production.
- Authorities said the validated package enables deployment of the enhanced capabilities across Israel’s operational air-defense network.