Israel Delivers Second Batch Of Iron Dome Missile Defense Systems To The United States

According to the information published by the Israeli Ministry of Defense, the United States has received the second battery of the Iron Dome air defense systems from Israel, in accordance with a deal signed by the two countries. The Iron Dome is a mobile all-weather air defense system co-developed by the Israeli companies Rafael and IAI and is a part of a multi-layered Israeli air defense system which includes Arrow missiles, Iron Beam, Barak-8 and David’s Sling. While the ‘layers’ are being developed, the Iron Dome practically serves as the country’s primary air defense system. Much like other systems, Iron Dome also features three primary units; a detection radar, battlefield management & fire control system, and missile-firing units. Reportedly, each Iron Dome battery is capable of protecting an urban area of approximately 150 square kilometers.