What Is Iron Dome Built By Israel, It's Success Rate?: Know More
The Iron Dome, or Kippat Barzel, is Israel’s air defence solution designed to intercept short-range threats, functioning effectively in all weather conditions.
It consists of three main components: a radar tracking station, a control centre, and missile batteries.
Sirens echoed across Haifa and northern Israel on Monday as Hezbollah launched multiple rockets into Israeli airspace.
The famed Iron Dome is part of Israel's multi-layered air defense system.
Videos of Israel's Iron Dome shooting down rockets fired by Hezbollah and lighting up the night sky went viral.
It was built in 2006 and has helped shield Israel from thousands of rockets.
Hamas members infiltrated Israel on October 7 and killed hundreds and took dozens hostage.
Iron Dome fires two Tamir missiles at each target; a missile costs $50,000
The rockets were fired by Hezbollah in retaliation for the IDF's bombing of terror-group the terror group's hideouts in Lebanon. Israel's offensive has killed over 550 people in Lebanon.
There are 10 Iron Dome batteries in Israel, each has three to four launchers, according to Raytheon and the Center for Strategic and International Studies, reports CNN.
Rafael stated it had delivered two Iron Dome batteries to the US in 2020. Ukraine also asked for Iron Dome to protect itself in its war with Russia.