To make this website work, we log user data. By using Shephard's online services, you agree to our Privacy Policy, including cookie policy.

×
Open menu Search

ADEX 2017: Rafael promotes Iron Dome for Korea

17th October 2017 - 12:57 GMT | by Wendell Minnick in Seoul

RSS

Israel-based Rafael Advanced Defence Systems is offering Iron Dome, the only dual-mission counter-rocket, artillery and mortar (C-RAM) and very short-range air defence system at this week’s Seoul ADEX, being held from 17-22 Oct.

South Korea has a requirement for a low-altitude, short-range combat-proven air defence system to protect critical infrastructure, command and control nodes, residential areas and military bases, a spokesman for Rafael said. ‘They are looking for a holistic solution approach.’

However, South Korea's Agency for Defence Development is working on a similar 'hit-to-kill' solution comparable to the Iron Dome, according to local media reports. Nevertheless, Rafael argues that

Already have an account? Log in

Want to keep reading this article?

Wendell Minnick

Author

Wendell Minnick


Wendell Minnick (顏文德) was Shephard's Senior Asia Correspondent throughout 2017 and 2018. Wendell is an …

Read full bio

Share to

Linkedin