47,000 euros per shot – “Iron Dome”: this is how Israel’s missile defense works

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Israel has had one of the most powerful air defense systems in the world for more than a decade. With the ‘Iron Dome’, the country, which is threatened from all sides, has developed a very effective defense system against rocket terrorism from Hamas and Hezbollah, which has already saved many lives. However, the latest surprise attack by Islamist terrorists reached its limits.

The Israeli defense industry is world famous for its modern weapons systems. With the Arrow 3 long-range air defense missile, designed to defend against intercontinental ballistic missiles, the country of 9.3 million inhabitants will also be a central part of the ‘Sky Shield’ air defense system, with which 15 European countries – including Austria – will participate protect their airspace in the future. But how do Israel’s defense systems work? And why couldn’t they stop Hamas’ rocket terror this time? A look at the background.

Source: Krone

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