Israel’s multi-layered air defence system has defended the country from a major attack, with Iran launching over 300 armed drones and long-range missiles launched towards it on April 13.
Key points
- Israel’s air defence system is meant to provide multi-layered defences against a range of aerial threats, which includes aircraft, cruise and ballistic missiles etcs.
- While cruise missiles fly at a low distance from the ground, ballistic missiles follow a parabolic trajectory.
- The air defence system includes systems such as Arrow 2 and Arrow 3, David’s Sling (Stunner), Iron Dome, Patriot Advanced Capability-2, PAC-3 and advanced fighter jets operated by the country’s air force.
- The David’s Sling is Israel’s medium-range air defence system, which can intercept cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and aircraft.
- The Iron Dome is Israel’s indigenous short-range air defence system which can intercept rockets, artillery shells, and mortar bombs.
- The Arrow system is a family of anti-ballistic missiles, capable of intercepting long-range missiles.
