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Cyprus intends to defend itself against Turkish missiles and drones with the help of the Israeli Iron Dome system

Cyprus intends to defend itself against Turkish missiles and drones with the help of the Israeli system «Iron dome»Cyprus intends to protect its airspace from Turkish missiles and drones with the help of the Israeli air defense system “Iron dome”. The Israeli complex will be included in the air defense system deployed by the Cypriots.

According to the Jerusalem Post, system supply agreement “Iron dome” agreed by both parties, in Nicosia, this complex is considered the most effective means of missile defense, capable of covering Cyprus as from Turkish missiles, and drones. Details of the deal were not disclosed., The Israeli Ministry of Defense does not comment on the likely delivery of the complex to Cyprus.

(…) Israeli air defense system “Iron dome” will be acquired for the Cypriot National Guard after the approval of the Ministry of Defense- according to the Cypriot edition Kathimerini daily.

note, that earlier system “iron dome” Ukraine tried to get through the USA, but Israel blocked the delivery of the complex to Kyiv. After that, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine tried to put a good face on a bad game and said, that Kyiv was not going to buy an Israeli air defense system, since the complex is allegedly not capable of solving the tasks of the air defense of Ukraine.

Development of an air defense system “Iron dome” It was launched in 2006 year. The United States joined the development in 2011, giving Israel 1,4 billion. dollars. Subsequently, Rafael joined forces with Raytheon to produce a system with 50% content of components, made in the USA, in exchange for funding.

System “Iron dome” designed to intercept unguided tactical missiles at a distance from 4 to 70 km. One battery can protect an area of 150 square kilometers. In the West “Iron dome” called one of the most reliable systems in its class.

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