Following the dramatic U.S. Marine Corps live-fire drill in July, Brig. Gen. (res.) Shachar Shohat tells JNS about the significance of the test, as well as the separate U.S. Army deployment of the Iron Dome batteries it already purchased.
The US Marine Corps (USMC) has successfully tested its medium-range intercept capability (MRIC) prototype with Rafale’s Iron Dome ground launcher and Tamir interceptor missile.
The US Marine Corps (USMC) has tested its medium-range intercept capability (MRIC) prototype integrated with Rafael's Iron Dome ground launcher and Tamir interceptor missile.
Though the lessons to learn are myriad, an especially important one is the utility of small armed drones in spotting and striking dismounted troops or hidden vehicles.