Browne looks beyond Iron Dome at David

[Abingdonboy]

Bangalore, Feb. 7: Israel’s Iron Dome missile defence system that is being advertised at the Aero India show with much fanfare is unsuitable for the needs of the Indian military but there are other systems that are being looked into, Air Chief Marshal N.A.K Browne said today.

The Telegraph had reported on Thursday that though Israel had brought its “combat-proven” Iron Dome missile launcher to India for the first time, it was probably keener on selling to India a system known as David’s Sling with the Stunner missile that intercepts airborne threats from longer ranges.

“We have seen the performance of the Iron Dome in the limited conflict between Israel and Gaza (last November). It proved very successful in their environment. Somehow, I feel that in our context — our borders are far too long and our airspace more congested — the Iron Dome is not the answer for our environment. But certainly they are working on the David’s Sling,” Browne said.

At another presentation of the Iron Dome system today, Israeli ambassador Alon Ushpiz said: “The presence of the system in India is special to us because we are displaying these solutions for the first time here in India, an intimate partner of Israel, in our mutual strive to protect and defend our citizens.”

Browne also said the government should consider imposing heavy penalties on defence suppliers who do not stick to delivery schedules.

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[BlueDot_in_Space]

No thanks. We are developing our own ABM. When did brown man said he likes david?

 

[Skull and Bones]

No thanks. We are developing our own ABM. When did brown man said he likes david?

David sling can intercept cruise missiles too.

 

[BlueDot_in_Space]

David sling can intercept cruise missiles too.

How do you know? Did it intercept any cruise missile? DRDO is also working on cruise missile defense, so no need for any faaren product.

 

[GR!FF!N]

actually,David's sling and Iron Dome is suitable for small countries like Israel,but a big country like India has no application of it as its most vital facilities are far away from the border.they may use Iron dome in airbases next to border though,to protect it from shelling and rocket attack(but its highly improbable and its expensive).

 

[Koovie]

No thanks. We are developing our own ABM. When did brown man said he likes david?

If DRDO cant deliver in time or if they dont meet the IAFs expectations, we will go for other sources. Its simple.