A system designed to detect infiltration tunnels proved successful in
laboratory tests for the first time ever and is now being tested in the
field, a senior IDF officer said Monday.
If the field test proves
successful, the system can be deployed around the Gaza Strip within
approximately one year, the officer added.
The system will cost from NIS 1.5 billlion to NIS 2.5 billion to deploy.
The
officer said that the IDF is also working to improve the Iron Dome. It
is believed that, in the future, Israel's enemies will try to overcome
the rocket defense system by launching a number of missiles and rockets
at the same time, including more advanced projectiles that can reach a
greater height than those previously fired from Gaza. 
Among the
improvements being worked on is giving the Iron Dome the ability to
intercept rockets over enemy territory, before they enter Israel.
The
officer also touted the Trophy tank defense system for its success in
saving the lives of IDF soldiers during Operation Protective Edge.
He
said the Trophy system had neutralized dozens of anti-tank missiles
fired at tanks and armored personnel carriers during the operation.
The officer said the defense establishment was in need of an additional NIS 3 billion in order to bolster Israel's ground forces.
The officer said the defense establishment was in need of an additional NIS 3 billion in order to bolster Israel's ground forces.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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