Israel’s Air Defense Systems, Explained and Visualized
- Israel and Iran continued exchanging missile strikes through mid-2025, including attacks over Tel Aviv and rockets from Gaza intercepted by Iron Dome on May 12 and June 14.
- This escalation came after Israel launched unexpected military operations targeting Iran, striking key locations such as the world’s largest gas field, prompting Tehran to halt nuclear talks.
- Israel relies on layered air defense systems such as Iron Dome, David's Sling, and the long-range Arrow, while facing massive drone attacks and increased strain on these systems.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu indicated that the recent assaults were only a preliminary phase compared to the more severe actions Iran might encounter soon, while the Iranian Revolutionary Guards threatened stronger and broader reprisals if hostilities persist.
- IAI plans to unveil new mobile radar capabilities and develop the Arrow 4 system, noting that defending against massive missile attacks may require years and a new quantitative approach.
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Israel’s air defense systems, explained and visualized
By Joshua Berlinger, Lou Robinson, Rachel Wilson and Way Mullery, CNN (CNN) — Iran has retaliated against Israel, following Israeli strikes on Iranian military and nuclear targets Friday morning local time. When tensions escalate in the Middle East, Israel turns once again to its extensive air defense system — which includes the Iron Dome, David’s Sling and Arrow System — to protect its citizens. The missile defense system is one of the most imp…
The anti-aircraft complex makes it possible to detect projectiles remotely and stop them before they fall.How much it cost to build the world's most advanced defense system.This Friday Israel attacked Iran and Tehran responded with missiles.
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