Iron Dome Rocket Defense Tests Postponed

The government has delayed the final tests of Israel's Iron Dome anti-rocket defense system, the Jerusalem Post reports.

In addition, U.S. aid to help develop the system may be delayed as well because the budget in Washington is expected to be late next year, Agence France-Presse reported.

The Iron Dome, which is designed to counter the short-range rockets in use by Gaza militants, was originally slated to reach initial operational capability over the summer.

That goal was...