US Marines Deploy Iron Dome-Based MRIC in Guam

U.S. Marines deployed and evaluated the Iron Dome-derived Medium-Range Intercept Capability system at Mason Range in Guam during Valiant Shield 2026, putting Israeli air-defense technology into a Pacific deterrence drill. DVIDS confirms III MEF Marines calibrated MRIC equipment there on June 24 in support of Valiant Shield, while JPost, JNS and DefenseScoop identify the trailer-mounted system as using Rafael's Iron Dome technology and SkyHunter, the American Tamir variant. The platform is built to defeat cruise missiles, drones and other aerial threats. For Israel, the Guam test is more than an export story: battle-proven Israeli defense engineering is helping allies close gaps against China and other missile powers.