The US will bolster an Israeli anti-rocket system with $70 million (£44 million) in assistance this year, with more funding likely in the future, Leon Panetta, the Defence Secretary said.
The "Iron Dome" air defence network has been credited with thwarting Palestinian militant rocket and mortar attacks out of Gaza.
"My goal is to ensure Israel has the funding it needs each year to produce these batteries that can protect its citizens," the Pentagon chief said in a statement after meeting with his Israeli counterpart, Ehud Barak.
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US giving Israel $70 million more for Iron Dome -- AP
U.S. eyes funding boost for Israel's "Iron Dome" shield -- Reuters
Barak thanks Panetta for US aid on Iron Dome -- Jerusalem Post
The "Iron Dome" air defence network has been credited with thwarting Palestinian militant rocket and mortar attacks out of Gaza.
"My goal is to ensure Israel has the funding it needs each year to produce these batteries that can protect its citizens," the Pentagon chief said in a statement after meeting with his Israeli counterpart, Ehud Barak.
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More News On U.S. Support Of Israel's 'Iron Dome'
US giving Israel $70 million more for Iron Dome -- AP
U.S. eyes funding boost for Israel's "Iron Dome" shield -- Reuters
Barak thanks Panetta for US aid on Iron Dome -- Jerusalem Post
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More News On U.S. Support Of Israel's 'Iron Dome'
US giving Israel $70 million more for Iron Dome -- AP
U.S. eyes funding boost for Israel's "Iron Dome" shield -- Reuters
Barak thanks Panetta for US aid on Iron Dome -- Jerusalem Post
US to transfer additional $70M for Israel's Iron Dome -- YNet News
US pledges additional $70M for Israel's Iron Dome missile defense -- The Hill
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