Israeli Firm Expands Air Defense Capabilities with US Partnership

Rafael has officially opened a new US factory in Camden, Arkansas, to produce Iron Dome interceptors, following a $1.25 billion deal with Raytheon. The facility will manufacture Tamir and SkyHunter interceptors for Israel and future foreign customers. The signing ceremony was attended by US Defense Attaché Maj. Gen. Aaron Drake and Israeli defense officials. This marks a significant expansion of the US-Israeli defense partnership, with potential implications for the US defense industry and the development of air defense systems.