Overview of the "Iron Dome" system that helps Israel intercept UAVs and missiles from Iran

Overview of the "Iron Dome" system that helps Israel intercept UAVs and missiles from Iran

Monday, April 15, 2024 20:00 PM (GMT+7)

Israel possesses a multi-layered air defense network including the Iron Dome, and is supported by the US and its allies, helping them intercept most of Iran's UAV and missile attacks.

On the night of April 13, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched more than 170 suicide drones (UAVs), 120 ballistic missiles and 30 cruise missiles at multiple targets in Israel in response to the airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Syria that killed 13 people, including 7 senior IRGC officials. According to Reuters, CNN.

The operation "was carried out with the approval of the Supreme National Security Council and under the supervision of the General Staff," the IRGC said. According to Reuters and CNN.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that it and its partners have successfully intercepted 99% of Iranian weapons used by Iran. According to Reuters, CNN.

This statement seems to demonstrate the strength of the multi-layered defense network that is protecting the country against airborne threats. According to Reuters, CNN.

Among the air defense systems that form Israel's multi-layered defense network is the Iron Dome, a weapon considered the "Iron Dome" that protects the Jews. According to Reuters, CNN.

According to Israeli manufacturer Rafael Defense Systems, "Iron Dome" has a 90% success rate. According to Reuters, CNN.

"Iron Dome" operates based on a radar system and analysis to determine whether a missile target poses a threat or not. According to Reuters, CNN.

The system only deploys interceptor missiles if it determines that an incoming missile is at risk of hitting a populated area or critical infrastructure. According to Reuters, CNN.

Interceptor missiles are launched vertically from a mobile launcher or a fixed launcher. According to Reuters, CNN.

They are designed to intercept enemy missiles in the air, creating explosions and warning sirens. According to Reuters, CNN.

A complete Iron Dome complex consists of 3-4 launchers, each equipped with 20 Tamir interceptor missiles, along with warning and guidance radars, control and combat management systems. According to Reuters, CNN.

Much of Iron Dome's operations are automated to shorten response times and reduce the need for human operators, according to Reuters and CNN.

The missiles of the "Iron Dome" system have an effective combat range of 4 km to 79 km, with a special guidance mechanism it can destroy even high-speed artillery shells. According to Reuters, CNN.

When the radar detects a hostile flying object, the command vehicle system will calculate the flight trajectory and give the drop coordinates of the missile. According to Reuters, CNN.

If the projectile is determined to fall directly into a densely populated area, the interceptor missile from the "Iron Dome" is activated and destroys the target while it is still in the air. According to Reuters, CNN.

A complete Iron Dome complex costs about $50 million, consisting of three main components: a surveillance and target tracking radar, a battle management and fire control system (BMC), and 3-4 missile launchers (MFU). According to Reuters, CNN.

The US continues to invest a huge amount of money to help Israel research and increase the range and combat performance of the "Iron Dome" complex. According to Reuters, CNN.

Israel is operating about 15 "Iron Dome" systems and may add more complexes in the future. According to Reuters, CNN.

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