Israel Weapon Test and Evaluation Center (WTEC)
| Last Modified: | Nov. 11, 2011 |
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| Other Name: | Shdema; Rafael Weapon Test and Evaluation Center (WTEC) |
| Location: | Negev Desert, Israel |
| Subordinate To: | Israel Defense Forces |
| Size: | Unknown |
| Facility Status: | Operational |
The Israeli Weapon Test and Evaluation Center is located in an uninhabited part of the Negev. Reportedly, it is approximately 174 sq. km, and lies adjacent to Israeli military training areas. [1]
Source:
[1] Shaul Feller and Michael Maharik, "Risk Criteria for Approving or Rejecting Field Tests of High-Performance Weapons," Risk: Health, Safety, and Environment 7, Spring 1996, www.piercelaw.edu/risk/vol7/fall/feller.htm.
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