Operation Iron Shield

Operation Iron Shield consists of a multi-layered defense shield that blocked Iran’s mass drone and missile attack on Israeli territory.

Israeli defence system

• Israeli defence system includes short-range ‘Iron Dome’ system, mid-range David’s Sling and long-range Arrow-2 and Arrow-3 missiles.

What is long-range arrow defence system?

• The long-range Arrow-2 and Arrow-3 system, developed by Israel with an Iranian missile threat in mind, is designedto intercept ballistic missiles outside the earth’s atmosphere.
• The Arrow system features a detachable warhead that collides with the target upon interception.
• It operates at an altitude that allows for the safe dispersal of any non-conventional warheads.

What is mid-range David’s sling?

• Designed to intercept drones, aircraft, and cruise missiles, the mid-range David’s Sling system successfully neutralizes threats launched from distances ranging from 100 km to 200 km.
• Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and the US’ Raytheon Co. manufactured it.

What is short-range Iron Dome?

• The ‘Iron Dome’ is a ground-to-air short-range defence system designed to intercept and destroy incoming missiles, rockets, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) mid-air.
• The ‘Iron Dome’ has been strategically covering Israel since 2011 to intercept incoming ballistic missiles and drones.
• It possesses the capability to handle multiple incoming threats simultaneously.
• State-owned Rafael Advanced Defense Systems developed it with US backing.
• Originally designed to provide city-sized coverage against rockets, missiles, and drones with ranges of 4 to 70 km (2.5 to 43 miles), the Iron Dome system has since been expanded due to the increasing threats to Israel in the Middle East, according to experts.

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