The complex defense system cost an estimated $210 million a decade ago. This air defense system can intercept and neutralize the rockets being fired by the militant group Hamas from West Bank and Gaza into Israel.
It was developed using Israeli funds. But the project did receive some financing from the U.S. The development was low-profile. But some experts claim that the money was used to develop the technology for their U.S. partner.
The IDF currently uses 10 armed Air Dome batteries, each has three launchers that house 20 interceptor missiles. It works day-or-night in any weather conditions.
Protecting Israel
Israel also has another air defense system that works for medium- to long-range rockets and cruise missiles. It is known as David’s Sling. And is named after the David and Goliath story in the Bible.
Videos that appear on social media show the Iron Dome in action. There are streaks of Hamas missiles cruising into Israeli airspace intercepted mid-flight and destroyed in flashes.
