US EditionBarak Magen Explained: What to Know About Israel’s New ‘Lightning Shield’ Against Iranian Drones
ISRAEL, JUN 16 – The Barak Magen system successfully intercepted eight Iranian drones, marking Israel’s first operational naval air defense use amid rising drone attacks targeting offshore infrastructure.
- The Israeli Navy's missile boat flotilla intercepted eight unmanned aerial vehicles launched from Iran using the new 'Barak Magen' air defense system on June 15, 2025.
- Since the start of the military operation, Israeli forces have intercepted more than 100 unmanned aerial vehicles launched from Iran towards Israel, impacting civilian safety and operations.
- Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that Tehran's residents 'will pay the price — and soon' after Iran targeted Israeli civilians.
- Gen. Effie Defrin confirmed that Israel now holds aerial dominance over Tehran, having struck over 120 missile launchers and killed high-ranking Iranian officials.
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Barak Magen Explained: What to know about Israel’s new ‘Lightning Shield’ against Iranian drones
Barak Magen, Israel’s new “Lightning Shield,” is a cutting-edge naval air-defense system that downed an Iranian drone in combat. Integrated into the Sa’ar 6 fleet, it boosts maritime security and strengthens Israel’s layered defense strategy.
Barak Magen: Israel's 'Lightning Shield' makes explosive combat debut against Iran
Amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, Israel deployed for the first time its new advanced aerial defence system. The new defence system intercepted eight Iranian drones above the Mediterranean on June 16, Monday, in its first ever use. What is Barak Magen? Barak Magen is one of the most advanced aerial defence systems in the world, designed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) specifically for naval warfare and to counter a wide s…
Israel deployed its new air defense system, the “Barak Magen” (Lightning Shield) technology, for the first time on Sunday evening, successfully intercepting and destroying several Iranian drones. Israel’s new air defense system is not just another weapon: its introduction marks a new era in air defense warfare in the Middle East.
With German technology Israel defends Iranian drones. The defense system "Barak Magen" shows its strength. Arms exports to Israel are controversial.
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