Iron dome
Introduction iron dome
What is the Iron Dome?
The Iron Dome is a mobile air defense system
developed by the Israeli company "Rafael" in
collaboration with "Elta". The system's main goal
is to intercept and destroy short-range rockets
and artillery shells before they reach their targets.
Historical Context:
The system was developed in 2007 and first used
in 2011 following a series of rocket attacks on.
Explanation video
Different radars
Iron Dome’s Performance in Conflicts
Military Operations:
The Iron Dome has been successfully used in many
conflicts, particularly against rocket attacks from Gaza
and Lebanon. Thanks to this system, hundreds of rockets
targeting Israeli cities have been intercepted. Reports
suggest that the interception success rate is between 85-
90%.Statistics:
During the Gaza War of 2021, the Iron Dome intercepted
nearly 90% of the rockets aimed at populated areas,
significantly reducing civilian casualties and material
damage.
Economic and Technical Aspects
Cost of Operation and Development:
The Iron Dome is a highly technical and expensive
system. The average cost of each interceptor missile
is approximately $40,000 to $50,000. Although the
cost seems high, it is relatively low compared to the
damage that an un-intercepted enemy rocket could
cause.
International Support:
Israel has received significant support from the
United States to fund and develop the Iron Dome.
The U.S. has provided over a billion dollars in direct
funding for the system, and this partnership is part
of the military alliance between the two nations.
Key Points:
Comparison between the system’s cost and the
potential damage from un-intercepted rockets.
Israeli and U.S. investments in defense
technology.
The system’s ability to be further developed to
reduce costs and increase efficiency.
Suggested Images:
A graphical comparison of the cost of
interceptor missiles versus the cost of offensive
rockets.
A picture of the Iron Dome platforms and
Expanded Content:
Future Challenges:
In the future, the Iron Dome will need to deal with
more complex threats such as ballistic missiles and
drones. There are ongoing efforts to improve the
system to make it more accurate and cost-effective.
One of the latest innovations is the use of laser
technology to reduce reliance on expensive
interceptor missiles.International Cooperation:
Other countries have started looking to the Iron
Dome as a model for their own air defense systems,
such as South Korea and the United States.
