Finland Bolsters Air Defense with Israeli David's Sling System
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Finland has announced its purchase of Israel's David's Sling missile defense system for €316 million ($344 million), marking the first foreign sale of the system. The move comes a day after Finland joined NATO, doubling Russia's border with the alliance. David's Sling, produced by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, is capable of intercepting rockets and missiles at a range of 40-300 kilometers (25-185 miles). The system will extend the operational range of Finland's ground-based air defense capabilities significantly.
- Eyeing Moscow, Finland to purchase Israeli David’s Sling anti-missile system The Times of Israel
- Finland approves $345 million deal for David’s Sling long range air defense system Breaking Defense
- NATO Member Finland Picks Rafael for Air Defense System Bloomberg
- Finnish Firepower: The Weaponry Of Russia's New NATO Neighbor Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
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