Soldiers to Have Portable “Iron Domes”

“Our vision is to utilize soldiers in order to combat the threat of high-trajectory missiles,” Maj. Gen. Turgeman explained. “We can use our maneuvering power at the front for advanced interception of rockets, as a sort of small Iron Dome.”

He elaborated that the new system, which soldiers can carry with them, will enable rocket interception on enemy territory and will provide a quick method of accurately locating launch sites. “In addition to preventing injuries among civilians and soldiers, the new system will provide information telling us in real time what the enemy is firing and from where. This way of locating rockets will let us close the fire circle in seconds.”

GOC Ground Forces also discussed the threat of anti-tank missiles posed by terrorists, which he said is “the challenge that most influences our maneuvering tactics.” In coping with this threat, he said, “The forward battle crews, which so far have been relatively visible on the battlefield, will receive new capabilities. We will greatly expand the intelligence power of the combat soldiers. In real time, they will receive information from all levels—visual intelligence, field intelligence, intelligence from wiretaps, and information assembled every day will all reach the soldiers in the field.”