Israeli Elbit Systems UAVs. In the foreground: 45-kilograms Skylark 3, the latest addition to the Skylark fam-
ily. It was unveiled in 2016 and has improved design increasing flight parameters. New drone has electric engine and is launched from catapult
launcher. Maximum load is up to 10 kilograms. In the back: Skylar I-LEX.
Polish
WB Group Micro Combat Unmanned Aircraft System WARMATE has its global premiere during the
Eurosatory 2016. It is in constant development since 2014 but it was already sold to two customers, including one which curren-
tly conducting military operations. Check FRAG OUT! #10 for more details about the WARMATE.
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Israel Aircraft Industries
Iron Dome
launcher of Israeli homeland air defense system built in cooperation with United States.
Iron Dome is designed to counter missiles threats, especially unguided rockets fired by
Palestinians. According to sources it was also very effective against missiles launched
from the distance ranging from few up to 70 kilometers. The Iron Dome launchers are
the lowest tier of Israel air defense system. In the early 2016, Israeli Defense Forces were
operating ten Iron Dome units, each consisting of command unit, fire control radar and six
launchers with 20 Tamir missiles each.
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