Iron Dome

Iron Dome is a mobile all-weather air defense system designed to intercept short-range rockets, artillery shells, and mortars. Each battery consists of radar, fire control, and launcher (20 Tamir interceptor missiles). It operates 24/7 and achieved intercept rates exceeding 90% in combat.

Developed 2006-2011 with U.S. co-funding. First operational interception 2011. Has performed thousands of combat interceptions since. The U.S. Army acquired two batteries for evaluation. Widely considered one of the most successful operational missile defense systems ever deployed.