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U.S. Approves Israel’s Sale of “David’s Sling” Weapon System to Finland

Our Bureau - : Aug 4, 2023 - : 7:33 am

The United States has approved the historic sale of the David’s Sling defense system, jointly developed by Israel and the U.S., to Finland. The deal is worth 316 million Euros.

The Finnish version of the system will be jointly developed by Israeli and American industries, led by Israel’s Rafael Advanced Systems and Raytheon Technologies Cooperation, in partnership with Finnish industries, the the Israeli Ministry of Defense said.

Under the procurement agreement, Israel will sell the David’s Sling Weapon System to Finland, which includes Israeli-U.S. co-produced interceptors and Israeli-produced missile launchers and radar systems. The Finnish version of the system will be jointly developed by Israeli and American industries, led by Rafael Advanced Systems and Raytheon Technologies Cooperation, in partnership with Finnish industries, each contributing to specific tasks. The system will be integrated into Finland’s command and control systems.

“The advanced “David’s Sling” system has drawn great interest in the world due to its unique, advanced capabilities and we are very proud of its development,” said Rafael Chairman Dr. Yuval Steinitz. “After already becoming operational in Israel, the system will significantly enhance Finland’s air defense capabilities and we anticipate more agreements in the future.”

“The Israel Ministry of Defense will closely cooperate with the U.S. government throughout the entire process,” said Director General of the Israel Ministry of Defense, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Eyal Zamir. ” We are hopeful that Finland’s expression of confidence in the Israeli missile defense system, along with the American approval of the sale, will encourage additional European countries to enhance cooperation with Israel’s defense establishment and defense industries.”

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