Israeli air force using new air defense system

Israel's air force is operating a new ground-based air defense system optimized to shoot down low-flying targets, Israel Aircraft Industries announced at the Singapore air show. The system, known as Machbet, uses a Vulcan gun and Stinger missiles to engage targets such as helicopters and aircraft...

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