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Rafael Contracts Raytheon For Iron Dome Missile Components

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Tuesday, September 30th, 2014

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Rafael Contracts Raytheon For Iron Dome Missile Components

Iron Dome Photo: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems

Raytheon [RTN] Tuesday said it received a $149.3 million contract award from Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. to provide products for the Tamir interceptor used in the defensive Iron Dome Weapon System. Raytheon said it would use its technology resources and supplier network to provide a second source of supply for essential Iron Dome interceptor components. With more than 1,000 successful intercepts, Tamir is the only combat proven counter rocket, artillery, and mortar interceptor available for U.S. and coalition…

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