It was intended to build the domestic defense industry 's abilities , and reduce reliance on foreign imports .
The Shafrir - 1 was developed in 1959 -- 1964 to fulfill IAF 's requirement for a domestic air - to - air missile .
IAF was intended to build the domestic defense industry 's abilities , and reduce reliance on foreign imports .
The Shafrir - 1 was developed in 1959 -- 1964 to fulfill IAF 's requirement for a domestic air - to - air missile .