In July, we mentioned that the U.S. was considering deploying missile defense X-band radar to Israel to protect against possible Iranian attacks. Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak and Robert Gates, secretary of the U.S. Department of Defense, agreed to “explore” the possibility of sharing missile early warning launch information and funding two projects that would defend against short-range rockets and mortars.
Israeli state radio reported yesterday that the U.S. has carried out its plan to deploy missile defense radar, although a defense ministry spokesperson denied the deployment. The radar has a range of over 1,240 miles and is situated in the country’s south. According to the AFP, the base will be staffed by 120 members of the U.S. Army.
(Source: AFP)