Beneath the Iron Dome: How Israel's air defence system works

October 02, 2024

Israel has a layered air defence system, which has acted to protect the country from the latest wave of incoming missiles from Iran.

The more well-known Iron Dome brings down frequent incoming short-range rocket systems fired at Israel by both Hezbollah and Hamas.

David's Sling, and Arrow 2 and 3, are built to tackle medium-range and long-range ballistic missiles, but how does Israel's defence system work?

Niall Paterson sits down with Sky's military expert Professor Michael Clarke to learn more about the range of defences in the country.

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Producer: Alex Edden
Editor: Philly Beaumont

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