HISTORY
In what year was the Iron Dome first deployed?
2011
What is the official Hebrew name of the Iron Dome?
Kipat Barzel
What type of military threats is the Iron Dome designed to counter?
Short-range rockets, mortars, and artillery shells.
What type of technology does the Iron Dome use to detect incoming threats?
Radar Technology
Which country has been Israel's main financial ally in the development of the Iron Dome?
The United States.
Which country developed the Iron Dome?
israel
What type of missiles is the Iron Dome capable of intercepting?
Short-range rockets and artillery shells.
How has the Iron Dome influenced Israel's military strategy?
It has allowed Israel to focus on defense while reducing the need for preemptive strikes.
What is the name of the primary radar used by the Iron Dome?
EL/M-2084 Multi-Mission Radar.
Which U.S. government organization has provided significant funding for the Iron Dome?
The U.S. Department of Defense.
What was the first conflict in which the Iron Dome was operationally used?
The 2011 Gaza Conflict
What is the approximate interception success rate of the Iron Dome?
Around 90%.
What tactical advantage does the Iron Dome provide to Israeli forces during conflicts?
It protects civilian areas and military installations, reducing casualties and damage
What happens if the system determines that a rocket is not a threat?
It ignores the rocket and lets it fall harmlessly.
Which other country has expressed interest in acquiring the Iron Dome system?
Several countries, including the United States, South Korea, and India.
Which Israeli company was the main contractor in the development of the Iron Dome?
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.
What animal appears in the official logo of the Iron Dome?
A dragon (symbolizing protection and firepower)
What has been one of the biggest logistical challenges in keeping the Iron Dome operational?
The high cost of interceptors and maintaining the system during prolonged conflicts.
How long does it take for the Iron Dome to calculate a rocket's trajectory and decide whether to intercept it?
Less than 5 seconds.
What bilateral agreement between the U.S. and Israel has facilitated defense cooperation, including the Iron Dome?
The U.S.-Israel Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on military aid.
What specific event in 2006 accelerated the development of the Iron Dome?
The Second Lebanon War.
What is the approximate ghost of each interception by the iron dome
Around 50,000 DLS
How has the Iron Dome affected the perception of security among civilians in Israel?
It has significantly increased their sense of safety during rocket attacks.
Which component of the Iron Dome is responsible for launching the Tamir interceptors?
The missile firing unit (MFU).
What diplomatic challenges has Israel faced when exporting Iron Dome-related technology?
Balancing technology sharing with maintaining strategic advantages and protecting intellectual property.