A
1 and 2
B
Only 3
C
2 and 3
D
Only 1
Correct answer: (b) Only 3
Explanation
- A
1 and 2
1 and 2. Iron Dome is not a French or US system.
- B
Only 3
Only 3. Iron Dome is Israel’s short-range rocket/missile defence.
- C
2 and 3
2 and 3. The US has funded/co-produced elements, but the system ‘belongs’ to Israel in this item.
- D
Only 1
Only 1. France is the wrong country.
Summary. Official key is (b) only 3. Iron Dome: Israel. Also note: Rafael / IAI — Israeli developers; Tamir — Interceptor missile; David’s Sling / Arrow — Sister Israeli layers; NASAMS / Patriot — US-linked; not Iron Dome.
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