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U.S. Marine Corps fields Iron Dome-based air defense systems in Japan to counter cruise missile and drone threats in the Western Pacific

USMC has deployed Iron Dome-derived MRIC (Medium Range Intercept Capability) launchers in Japan to counter Chinese cruise missiles and UAS. The system uses Tamir interceptors and provides mobile short/medium-range point defense. First forward Pacific deployment marks operationalization after test milestones. Enhances III MEF stand-in force survivability.

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Iron Dome

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