Missile defense

Israeli Missile Defense System – A Model of National Defense

The Israeli multi-layered system for missile and rocket defense is built as right as can be and is used as a model for a national defense system from the increasing threat, a global expert in the field told iHLS in preparation for the upcoming Israel Air & Missile Defense conference which will be held next week at the LAGO conference center in Rishon LeZion.

The expert explained that the Israeli system is built in a “smart” way, which allows to use the right means, thus preventing inefficient use of resources.

The system is comprised of the Iron Dome system, David’s Sling system, Arrow 2 and Arrow 3. Each system is designed to address a specific kind of threat, or more accurately – several threats with similar features. Israel’s ability to launch the right interceptor towards a threat and backing it with an additional system is unique in the world. This causes great global interest, and brings many world-renowned experts to the conference, both Israeli and foreign.

The two operational systems – Rafael’s Iron Dome and IAI’s Arrow 2 – are receiving constant upgrades. The two new systems – Rafael’s David Sling and IAI’s Arrow 3 – will soon become operational. The fact the the Israeli Air Force controls every defense layer allows for an almost automatic choice of interceptor.