US EditionWhat Is Israel’s Iron Dome and Why Isn’t It Invulnerable?
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The math behind the war: Can Israel's air defense keep up against Iranian attacks?
There's a specific kind of math that could determine just how much longer the war can go — how many long-range missiles Iran has versus how many missile interceptors Israel has to shoot them down.
As the conflict continues with ballistic missiles on both sides, questions arise as to the capacity of the "iron dome" to defend the Israeli population over time. Étienne Marcuz, a specialist in deterrence associated with the Foundation for Strategic Research, details the characteristics of Israel's missile defence.
What is Israel’s Iron Dome and why isn’t it invulnerable?
Israel’s Iron Dome is a highly advanced missile defence system designed to intercept and destroy incoming rockets and missiles. While it has proven highly effective in the past, the recent exchanges of missiles with Iran have highlighted its limitations. The system is not invincible, as some strikes still manage to get through, causing damage. FRANCE 24's international editor Philip Turle has the details.
Israel attacked Iran underestimating its ability to defend and respond, but even more believed its own tale that its defenses, missile shields and iron domes and other inventions were invincible... but they have been violated by the "rudimentary" Persian missile industry that has wreaked havoc in several Hebrew cities, in the military port of Haifa [...] The End of Myth Entry: Iran's Response Attacks Show that Israel's defense systems are not as…
Shortage of Arrow defensive missiles to counter Iranian ballistic missiles worries the United States
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