“Israel” to Invest $1 Billion in Iron Dome

Local Editor

Zionist War Ministry director general General Udi Shina stated that "Israel" plans to invest around $1 billion in the upcoming years in order to develop the production of the Iran Dome anti-missile system batteries.

"We need to adjust expectations in relation to Iron Dome, both in regard to the citizens but also vis a vis the political leadership", Shani said in an interview with Zionist Haaretz newspaper.

The Zionist War Ministry director general also added, "We have accomplished a significant achievement in reaching operational capability sooner than expected, but this is not a system that can ensure the interception of every rocker in every situation".

He further added that when the Iron Dome batteries are deployed, the system will limit the number of casualties from outside rockets, and in case of fighting; they will provide a "decision-making space".

The Zionsit daily added that Udi Shina affirmed that the plan seeks deploying 10-15 Iron Dome batteries.
"We will invest nearly $1 billion on this. This is the goal, in addition to the $205 million that the US government has authorized", he added, indicating that the US grant is expected to cover the expenses of four Iron Dome batteries, added to the two batteries already deployed.