Launching bombs in balloons, cruise or ballistic missiles, rockets or drones — any aerial assault on Israel isn't easy. Even if an enemy launches 100 missiles, 90 will be neutralized mid-air. Israel boasts a multi-layered air defense shield, known in defense parlance as the air defense system.
Israel employs six formidable systems designed for various targets and ranges. With these systems, it's challenging to cause substantial damage to Israel. These divergent ranged systems are vital in shielding the nation.
Light Blade... For Small Arm Capabilities
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Israel’s most unusual air defense system is the laser defense system stationed at the Gaza border, leveraging technology to dismantle threatening balloons, kites, small drones, rockets, mortars, and artillery shells. Operational for four years, the system was developed by Opti Defense Company.
Iron Beam... Vaporizing Enemy Rockets with Powerful Lasers
Last year, Israel first activated its Iron Beam Laser Point Defense System. It's capable of targeting drones, rockets, missiles, and mortars from afar, boasting a maximum reach of 10 km.
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When a laser beam from the Iron Beam system attacks, the cost is significantly reduced to $2,000 compared to the $8,000 for a single Iron Dome missile. The absence of traditional ammunition allows indefinite usage.
Iron Dome... Israel's Most Reliable Air Defense System
The Iron Dome, developed in Israel, stands out as the precise and efficient air defense system worldwide, active since 2011, providing the citizens with a 90% accuracy rate against enemy rockets and missiles.
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Iron Dome originated in 2006 in response to Hezbollah's rocket attacks. Over years, extensive modifications have been implemented, extending its coverage area up to 250 square kilometers.
This powerful system can counter attacks arriving simultaneously from different angles, with its firing units equipped with Tamir interceptor missiles, electro-optic sensors, steering fins, and containing multiple launchers capable of releasing 20 missiles each.
David's Sling... The Powerful Companion of Iron Dome
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Israel's David's Sling, also known as the Magic Wand, is a potent medium to long-range aerial defense system, intercepting surface-to-air and anti-ballistic missiles, drones, and other projectiles from 40 to 300 kilometers away, showcasing dual-stage capabilities.
This efficient component serves Israel’s multi-layered air defense system, deployed alongside Iron Dome to shield the capital city, Tel Aviv.
Arrow-2... Speeding Towards Foes at 9000 km/hr
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The Arrow missile family, also known as Hetz, is formidable with its sub-variants weighing 1300 kg and towering 22 to 23 feet. These missiles glide effortlessly with their wings, piercing through challenges using a 150 kg warhead fragmented with high-explosive directed fragmentation.
This long-range, solid-propellant missile, boasting a speed of 9000 kilometers per hour, can deploy even outside the atmosphere, launched using an intervention vehicle, outfitted with six canisters.
Arrow-3... Capable of Destroying Satellites in Space
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Constructed to secure Israel from above the atmosphere, the Arrow-3 system has remained largely undisclosed in its capabilities, though it significantly surpasses the speed and precision of the Arrow-2. Operational since 2017, this system places Israel among elite nations capable of obliterating satellites in orbit.
