Israel's air defense comprises three key systems: Iron Dome for short-range threats, David's Sling for medium-range, and Arrow for long-range missiles. The Iron Dome, operational since 2011, features advanced radar and interceptors capable of detecting and neutralizing projectiles approaching populated areas. Despite its 90% interception success rate, the system faces challenges due to debris from intercepted rockets. Currently, there are 10 Iron Dome batteries protecting Israel, but experts suggest that at least 13 systems are necessary for nationwide coverage, especially under significant attack scenarios like those from Hamas in October 2023.
The Iron Dome has proven to be highly effective, with a reported success rate of 90%, intercepting over 5,000 rockets since its implementation.
In addition to intercepting projectiles, the Iron Dome's rapid response time—with seconds to detect incoming threats—highlights its vital role in Israel's air defense.
Despite its capabilities, the Iron Dome relies on intercepting projectiles nearby, leading to concerns about falling debris potentially causing damage even when interception is successful.
Experts estimate that to completely secure Israel from threats, at least 13 Iron Dome systems would be necessary, given its current coverage with 10 operational batteries.
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