United States try to find more fund for Israeli Iron Dome anti-rockets system

The Pentagon has stepped up efforts to fund Israel's anti-missile shield with the Missile Defense Agency requesting $220 million in fiscal 2014 for Israel's air force to buy more Iron Dome batteries. It's the first time the MDA has specifically sought funds for Iron Dome, developed and built by Haifa's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, in its annual budget process.

Picture here is the Iron Dome battery in Ashkelon which intercepted approximately 8 rockets and Grad missiles launched from the Gaza Strip since its deployment on April 4th.

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A fifth Iron Dome air defence system of Israeli Army ready to be used after the last rockets fire

A fifth battery of Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system became operational on Wednesday amid the flare-up of hostilities on the border with the Gaza Strip. Israeli Army Radio reported that the battery and its crew were "fully ready" for interception missions.

The Iron Dome is an effective and innovative mobile defense solution for countering short range rockets and 155 mm artillery shell threats with ranges of up to 70 km in all weather conditions, including low clouds, rain, dust storms or fog.

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