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- Israel's Defense Ministry signed a multibillion-dollar contract with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to expand Iron Dome production.
- Congress approved an $8.7 billion package in April 2024 that includes $5.2 billion for air defenses.
- The Iron Dome has intercepted numerous aerial threats during the ongoing conflict.
- Israel plans to accelerate the deployment of the Iron Beam laser defense system due to concerns about potential shortages of Iron Dome interceptors.
