The Iron Dome is an advanced air defence system developed to protect Israel from incoming short-range threats
Following Iran's October 1 attack, Israel's cutting-edge Iron Dome missile defense system was turned on once more
This is almost immediately following an earlier intercept on September 23
This happened only a few hours after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched airstrikes in Lebanon intended
An innovative air defense system called Iron Dome was created to shield Israel from approaching close-quarters
It is an essential component of Israel's defense strategy because of its capacity to operate in all weather.
the system establishes protective airspace over Israeli towns and settlements.
Specifically designed to intercept low-tech rockets fired by the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas in Gaza,
the Iron Dome was developed by Rafael Advanced Defence Systems with US support
Each truck-mounted unit employs radar-guided missiles to engage short-range threats, including rockets, mortars, and drones.
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