Devlopment of Iron Dome

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The Iron Dome is a state-of-the-art mobile air defense system developed by Israel to intercept and neutralize short-range rockets, artillery shells, and mortars. It was designed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems with support from the Israel Defense Forces and became operational in 2011. Its development was largely driven by the need to protect civilian populations from frequent rocket attacks. The system is highly responsive and features radar-guided technology that can detect incoming threats and calculate their trajectory. If a projectile is headed toward a populated area, the Iron Dome launches an interceptor missile to destroy it mid-air. What makes the Iron Dome particularly remarkable is its selective targeting capability. It distinguishes between threats that will impact inhabited areas and those that will land in unpopulated zones, conserving interceptor missiles and reducing costs. Its deployment has saved countless lives and minimized property damage, dramatically shifting the defense landscape in the region. Over time, the system has been upgraded for greater precision and range, and its success has attracted global attention, with several countries showing interest in adopting similar defense mechanisms. The Iron Dome stands as a symbol of technological ingenuity in the face of modern threats. \#MomentsOfLife #MoofLife\_Moment #MoofLife #IronDome #DefenseTechnology #ModernWarfare #MilitaryInnovation #LifeProtection
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