U.S. Sends 'X-Band' Missile Detecting Radar to Israel to Confront Iranian Threat

U.S. Sends 'X-Band' Missile Detecting Radar to Israel to Confront Iranian Threat

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JERUSALEM, Israel — The U.S. is providing Israel with high-powered X-band radar capable of detecting missile launches up to 1,500 miles away — and sensitive enough to detect small- and medium-range missiles being fired from Iran and Syria.

The radar will grant Israel about 60-70 seconds more warning time when missiles are launched. The system's massive range means targets as far away as southern Russia can be monitored.

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So, this is interesting. Perhaps this could lead to some sort of incident so to speak that could lead the United States into a war/confrontation with Iran? The article states that the system will be manned and operated strictly by United States military. And it is also the first time in 60 years with an actual foreign military presence in Israel.

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Also another interesting part in the last couple of paragraphs:

Israeli military analyst Alon Ben-David said this was Bush's last gift to Israel.

"Having a U.S. force deployed permanently in Israel is a gift, but it also binds Israel. Israel will have to take into account the presence of an American force before considering any military action that might generate a response from the other side," he told FOX News. "But on the other hand, this is a very clear signal of the U.S. commitment to the security of Israel."

This has been on the tables for a while. Why the announcement now? Because Obama's boy (the Israeli guy) is now Chief of Staff? hmmmm.....