Iron Dome Air Defence System
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: Israel
Source: Reuters
A mobile air defence system designed to intercept short-range rockets and artillery shells that endanger populated areas in Israel. Developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems with U.S. backing, it became operational in 2011 and includes radar-guided missiles to destroy threats in mid-air. A naval version was deployed in 2017 to protect ships and sea-based assets.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Government, Steel, Metal
- Location
- Israel
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Reuters
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Description | A mobile air defence system designed to intercept short-range rockets and artillery shells that endanger populated areas in Israel. Developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems with U.S. backing, it became operational in 2011 and includes radar-guided missiles to destroy threats in mid-air. A naval version was deployed in 2017 to protect ships and sea-based assets. |
Original sector | Defence |
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Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Government, Steel, Metal |
Article published date | 2025-06-19 |
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