A security system placed on an Israeli warship intercepted a drone fired this Sunday, April 14th.
However, it is unknown whether the drone is linked to Iran’s drone and missile attacks on Saturday, April 13.
This is “Dome C,” created by Rafael Sistemas Avançados de Defesa, an enterprise associated with the state of Israel.
In its simplest form, C Dome is pronounced the same as Sea Dome. It refers to the equipment being installed on a vessel, namely a corvette, a sort of warship.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released a video on Sunday showing the moment the drone was intercepted. Dome C was used for the second time this week, the first being on Tuesday, near Eilat, as it reached the Red Sea.
According to the IDF, the drone was nearing Israeli land on Sunday when it was intercepted. According to British security business Ambrey, the drone originated in Yemen and was destroyed near Eilat.
The Houthis, a Yemeni rebel group supported by Iran, have frequently targeted Eilat with drones; both support the Hamas terrorist group in the battle in Gaza, Palestine. Since the terrorist invasion of Gaza on October 7, Israel has conducted an operation in the Hamas-controlled area.
In a YouTube video, the IDF refers to Dome C as the “brother” of Iron Dome, a system designed by Israel with the help of the United States to fire down short-range missiles.
Israel’s C-Dome Defence System
Israel’s defensive system suffered its latest challenge on Saturday night, April 13, and early Sunday morning, April 14. While dealing with missile assaults from the terrorist organization Hamas, Iran has launched over 300 drones against Israel.
The Iranian attack was in response to Israel’s bombardment of an Iranian consulate in Syria on April 1. Since then, Iran has promised to respond to Israel.
The Israel Defense Forces claimed, however, that they intercepted 99% of the missiles and drones launched. However, until the publishing of this report, it is unknown what equipment was employed to halt the attack.
“Defense systems are throughout the country and prepared to respond 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” stated the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), as the country’s Army is called.
According to Iran’s state news agency, the rockets outperformed Israel’s anti-missile “shield” known as the Iron Dome.
The Israeli national emergency medical service said that a 10-year-old child was critically hurt in the Negev desert by shrapnel from a drone interceptor. A military base was also struck, although without significant damage.
Names Of Israel Defence System
Israel’s multilayered air-defense system comprises several key components designed to protect the country from various threats.
- Arrow Theatre System:
- Developers: Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI); Boeing
- Target: Long-range ballistic missiles; high-altitude nuclear warheads (Arrow-3)
- Cost: $3 million per unit
- Components: Interceptor; early-warning radar; command & control center; launcher
- Overview: The Arrow system provides Israel with a full theater ballistic missile defense capability, with the Arrow-3 interceptor designed to operate outside the atmosphere and intercept long-range missiles.
- David’s Sling:
- Developers: U.S.-Israeli partnership
- Target: Medium-range missiles, aircraft, helicopters, bombers, cruise missiles, UAVs, and stand-off weapons
- Capabilities: Intercepting ballistic and cruise missiles at altitudes of up to 15 km
- Overview: David’s Sling is a crucial part of Israel’s defense system against medium- to long-range threats, including those posed by Hezbollah in Lebanon.
- Patriot:
- Developers: Raytheon; Hughes; RCA
- Target: High-performance aircraft; mid- and long-range tactical ballistic missiles
- Missile: Surface-to-Air Interceptor (SAM)
- Components: Stationary launcher (4 missiles); radar; command & control center
- Overview: The Patriot system, first deployed during the First Gulf War, has been upgraded to PAC-2 and PAC-3 versions to enhance its capability to counter advanced threats like aircraft, tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and UAVs.
- Iron Dome:
- Developers: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems; Israel Aerospace Industries
- Target: Short-range rockets and artillery
- Capabilities: Intercepting short-range rockets with a success rate of over 90%
- Deployment: Mobile missile defense system
- Overview: Iron Dome, developed by Israel with U.S. backing, is a vital system for countering short-range rocket threats, with each battery capable of defending an area of up to 58 square miles.
- Iron Beam:
- Status: Under development
- Technology: Laser technology for intercepting threats
- Advantage: Cost-effective compared to existing systems
- Operational Status: Not yet operational
- Overview: Iron Beam is a new defense system being developed by Israel to intercept incoming threats using laser technology, offering a more cost-effective solution compared to current systems.
These defense systems collectively form Israel’s robust air-defense architecture, providing a multi-layered approach to safeguard the country from a range of missile and drone threats
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