How Israel Blocked Iran's Massive Attack

Apr 15, 2024

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Israel used its multi-layered defence shield to block hundreds of drones and missiles fired by Iran

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Iran launched over 300 drones and missiles in response to suspected Israeli airstrike on its embassy in Damascus

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But Israel intercepted 99% of them with the help of its Iron Dome, David's Sling and Arrow-2 and Arrow-3 systems

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Iron Dome is designed to intercept short-range rockets at a distance of up to 70 kilometres

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It was developed by state-owned Rafael Advanced Defense Systems with the help of the US and first went into operation in 2011

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It quickly determines whether a rocket is on course to hit a populated area. If not, the rocket is ignored and allowed to land harmlessly

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Arrow-2 and Arrow-3 system is designed to intercept ballistic missiles outside the earth's atmosphere, using a detachable warhead that collides with the target

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It operates at an altitude that allows for the safe dispersal of any non-conventional warheads

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Israel's David's Sling system is designed to shoot down ballistic missiles fired from 100 km to 200 km away

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David's Sling is also designed to intercept aircraft, drones and cruise missiles

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