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Last update - 22:20 26/05/2008 Defense officials: Anti-rocket system to be ready to test this year By Yuval Azoulay, Haaretz Correspondent Tags: Sderot  Defense officials said Monday that the Iron Dome defense system, which is designed to protect Israeli civilians against Qassam rockets from the Gaza Strip, will be ready for initial testing this year. The defense system is meant to provide Sderot and Ashkelon residents with a 95-percent level of protection against rockets and mortar shells. D Advertisement efense Ministry Director-General Pinhas Buchris met Monday with the heads of the local authorities bordering Gaza to outline the latest developments in the production of the system. He told them that in his estimation, the system would be ready to undergo a series of tests within a month. The officials added that there had been a recent breakthrough in the Iron Dome's interception system, and that it could be operational as soon as 2010. At the same time, the defense establishment is also planning to continue developing fortification means for frontline communities, and improving the Color Red early warning system. Defense Ministry officials declined to comment. Related articles: Iron Dome system found to be helpless against Qassams Barak rethinking 'Iron Dome' defense system in face of Gaza rockets Lebanon war lessons implemented as Ashkelon comes under fire Bookmark to del.icio.us   Scuba SMS Ultrasonic sound wave technology revolutionizes underwater communication. 'Hip-hop violinist' Israeli violinist participates in New York event, celebrating Israel's 60th anniversary.   1.   Iron Dome 23:29  |  m 26/05/08   2.   modify iron dome 00:33  |  vik 27/05/08   3.   Stop Playing Defense 01:13  |  Robert 27/05/08   4.   Would the Dome`s creators live in Sderot if 5 % isn`t guaranteed? 01:32  |  Fortuna Benmayor 27/05/08   5.   still thinking 10`000$ to less than 100? 01:51  |  Joey 27/05/08   6.   iron dome vs. qassams? GOOD LUCK! 02:31  |  eric 27/05/08   7.   False Hope 02:33  |  Rav Harley 27/05/08   8.   To Joey: Israel Is Thinking Like Jews, Not Arabs 04:04  |  Dave Levy 27/05/08   9.   Offence is the best deffence . 04:54  |  TOMY 27/05/08   10.   Iron Dome - finally 05:30  |  Reid 27/05/08   11.   Ha Ha! The Iron Head proves harder than Iron Dome 06:34  |  Magnify 27/05/08   12.   The numbers don`t add up 07:21  |  Gili 27/05/08   13.   Reverse Engineering Protection 07:47  |  Brad 27/05/08   14.   Fortuna Benmayor 07:50  |  Brad 27/05/08   15.   iron dome vs. qassams? GOOD LUCK! 08:13  |  eric 27/05/08   16.   Eric, try and consider reality 10:22  |  Rafterman 27/05/08   17.   Dome Of THe Cock 11:29  |  ex pupil 27/05/08   18.   # 16 don`t worry rafterman; i`m aware of its abilities 07:29  |  eric 28/05/08   19.   You could install Phallanx today... 16:03  |  George Lee 28/05/08   20.   7# that story goes both ways 00:03  |  khaled 29/05/08

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