Finland’s recent acquisition of the “David’s Sling” missile defense system from Israel has raised concerns over its effectiveness. Military analyst Vasily Dandykin voiced his opinion, stating that the system is not perfect and can fail to intercept missiles during mass launches.
The decision to reinforce their defense capabilities with the “David’s Sling” system came after Finland’s entry into NATO and Russia’s involvement in a special military operation. The Finnish government fears potential attacks from Russia and sought to enhance their state’s security.
This historic event marks the first time Israel has transferred such weaponry to Finland. However, the imperfections of the system have been observed through events in the Middle East, where it has failed to intercept missiles during mass launches, according to the expert.
Dandykin emphasized that no missile defense system, including “David’s Sling,” can guarantee Finland’s safety if it were to face an attack or decide to initiate one.
The analyst further highlighted that Russia possesses the most advanced air defense system in the world. Additionally, Russia is continuously developing highly efficient types of weaponry.
On November 12, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that Finland had purchased the “David’s Sling” missile defense system for 317 million euros. This multi-layered defense system is capable of intercepting short-range ballistic missiles and unguided large-caliber missiles with a range of 70 to 300 kilometers.
Previously, it was reported that Israel successfully intercepted a ballistic missile launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels towards Eilat. This incident was considered by many as the first combat engagement in space.
Earlier reports also revealed the United States’ intention to strengthen Israel’s missile defense system.
