Iron Dome, David’s Sling, Arrow: Israel’s air defense against Iran, explained

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Iron Dome, David’s Sling, Arrow: Israel’s air defense against Iran, explained
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Israel’s air defense systems and a U.S.-led coalition intercepted 99 percent of Iranian drones and missiles fired in the weekend attack, Israeli officials said.

Israel's Iron Dome air defense system launches to intercept missiles fired from Iran in this past weekend's attack. When Iran launched a five-hour barrage of more than 300 drones and missiles toward Israel, the country’s vaunted air defense systems and a network of U.S.-led allies staved off the unprecedented air attack. The sophisticated, multilayered defenses were developed with, developed by the Israeli firm Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries.

Upper layer of Israel’s missile defense system. The Arrow 3 is the longest-range interceptor currently fielded with the Arrow Weapon System, complementing the Arrow 2, which engages targets in the upper atmosphere.Iron Dome is an Israeli mobile missile defense system designed to intercept short-range rockets and artillery. It is intended to counter unguided rocket and drone attacks.It is designed to intercept ballistic and cruise missiles.

Upper layer of Israel’s missile defense system. The Arrow 3 is the longest-range interceptor currently fielded with the Arrow Weapon System, complementing the Arrow 2, which engages targets in the upper atmosphere.Iron Dome is an Israeli mobile missile defense system designed to intercept short-range rockets and artillery. It is intended to counter unguided rocket and drone attacks.

It is designed to intercept ballistic and cruise missiles. Capable of intercepting targets at altitudes of up to 15 km.

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