the M163 Hovet also for fire support during urban warfare in Operation Peace for Galilee (1982) and Operation Defensive Shield (2002). Operators Current operators – 108 in service – 120 in service with RJAF – 24 Former operators – 36 ex-US M163 Vulcan SPAAG, never used, purchased to supply parts for the M113. — following the closing of tactical Anti-Air units in the IDF, both the VADS and the upgraded VADS ('hovet', fitted with stingers) were retired in 2006. See also Korkut Phalanx CIWS SIDAM 25 References External links Globalsecurity.org AFV database Self-propelled anti-aircraft weapons of the United States Military vehicles introduced in the 1960s Cold War weapons of the United States