Aug. 27 (UPI) -- NATO member Turkey has deployed its newly developed "Steel Dome" air defense system on Wednesday amid heightened regional conflicts involving aerial warfare.
Turkish defense contractor Aselsan began developing the system a year ago in August to support the nation's effort to deploy a multi-layered air defense system that is similar to Israel's Iron Dome, i24 News reported.
"Today, we are providing our army with the Steel Dome system, consisting of 47 vehicles worth $460 million," Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
The Steel Dome "will inspire confidence in friends and fear in enemies," Erdogan added.
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