Report says Israel has developed cruise missile

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Report says Israel has developed cruise missile

By LAURIE COPANS, Associated Press

Posted: Wednesday June 9th, 2004, 9:28 AM
Last Updated: Wednesday June 9th, 2004, 9:28 AM

JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel has developed its first surface-to-surface cruise missile with a range of at least 180 miles, according to a report to be published in Jane's Defence Weekly and obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press.

Jane's will publish the report June 16.

Called the Delilah-GL (ground launch), the missile could reach the territory of all of Israel's neighbors. Iran, however, would be out of range. The weapon fulfills Israel's 10-year quest for a such a missile, experts told the London-based publication.

The Delilah-GL (ground launch) is an adaptation of the Delilah, its air-launched predecessor, Jane's said, quoting officials at Israel Military Industries, where the missile is made.

The missile powered by a turbojet engine has a range of 155 miles, IMI said, but defense officials told Jane's that the missile could reach "well beyond 300 kilometers (180 miles)."

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