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Israel has established a new ‘Iron Dome’ battalion to bolster its air defense capabilities.
A ceremony marking the formation of the 139th Battalion of the Air Defense Formation took place on Monday, attended by Air Force Commander Major General Tomer Bar, Air Defense Formation Commander Brigadier General Gilad Biran, and other military leaders.
The 139th Battalion, which previously operated the ‘Hook’ and ‘Yahlom’ weapon systems before its closure in 2021, has been reopened to operate the ‘Iron Dome’ system. This decision was made in response to lessons learned during recent conflicts, highlighting the need for enhanced command management across different operational sectors.
