Iron Dome

Extracted Attributes

• Type

  Mobile all-weather air defense system

• Developer

  Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries

• Hebrew Name

  Kippat Barzel

• Success Rate

  90% against targeted threats

• Battery Capacity

  3-4 launchers per battery, 20 missiles per launcher

• Data Discrepancy

  Wikidata Q123558794 refers to a 2014 video game, conflicting with the primary technology entity described in other sources.

• Operational Range

  4 to 70 kilometers (standard); up to 250 kilometers (planned enhancement)

• Interceptor Missile

  Tamir

• Interceptor Unit Cost

  $50,000 USD per Tamir missile

• US Financial Support (2022)

  $1 billion USD

• US Financial Support (2011-2021)

  $1.6 billion USD

Timeline

• Iron Dome is declared operational and initially deployed near Beersheba, Israel. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2011-03-27

• The system successfully intercepts its first rocket launched from Gaza. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2011-04-07

• Reports confirm the system shot down 90% of rockets launched from Gaza aimed at populated areas. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2012-03-10

• Official statements indicate the system has intercepted over 400 rockets. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2012-11-01

• Total rocket interceptions by Iron Dome exceed 1,200. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2014-10-31

• Plans are announced to deploy Iron Dome batteries at sea on Sa'ar 6-class corvettes. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2017-01-01

• The U.S. Army announces its intent to purchase two Iron Dome batteries for interim capability. (Source: Raytheon Web Search)

  2019-01-01

• The US Congress approves $1 billion USD in additional funding for the system. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2022-01-01

• Iron Dome intercepts missiles over Tel Aviv during a projectile attack. (Source: CNBC Web Search)

  2025-06-13

• The Defense Ministry rolls out the Iron Beam laser defense system nationwide to complement Iron Dome. (Source: Jerusalem Post Web Search)

  2025-12-28

Iron Dome

The Iron Dome (Hebrew: כִּפַּת בַּרְזֶל, romanized: Kippat Barzel) is an Israeli mobile all-weather air defense system, developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries. The system is designed to intercept and destroy short-range rockets and artillery shells fired from distances of 4 to 70 kilometres (2–43 mi) away and whose trajectory would take them to an Israeli populated area. From 2011 to 2021, the United States contributed a total of US$1.6 billion to the Iron Dome defense system, with another US$1 billion approved by the US Congress in 2022. Iron Dome was declared operational and initially deployed on 27 March 2011 near Beersheba. On 7 April 2011, the system successfully intercepted a rocket launched from Gaza for the first time. On 10 March 2012, The Jerusalem Post reported that the system shot down 90% of rockets launched from Gaza that would have landed in populated areas. In late 2012, Israel said that it hoped to increase the range of Iron Dome's interceptions, from a maximum of 70 to 250 kilometres (43–155 mi) and make it more versatile so that it could intercept rockets coming from two directions simultaneously. In November 2012, official statements indicated that it had intercepted over 400 rockets. By late October 2014, the Iron Dome systems had intercepted over 1,200 rockets. In addition to their land-based deployment, it was reported in 2017 that Iron Dome batteries would in future be deployed at sea on Sa'ar 6-class corvettes, to protect offshore gas platforms in conjunction with Israel's Barak 8 missile system.

Web Search Results

• Iron Dome System and SkyHunter Missile | Raytheon

  Ten Iron Dome batteries protect the citizens and infrastructure of Israel, with each battery comprising three to four stationary launchers, 20 Tamir missiles and a battlefield radar. Each of the batteries can defend up to nearly 60 square miles, and are strategically placed around cities to intercept threats headed toward populated areas. The intelligent Iron Dome system ignores incoming threats it determines will land in uninhabited areas, thereby minimizing unnecessary defensive launches and [...] Iron Dome detects, assesses and intercepts a variety of shorter-range targets such as rockets, artillery and mortars. It is effective day or night and in all weather conditions including low clouds, rain, dust storms and fog. It features a first-of-its-kind multi-mission launcher designed to fire a variety of interceptor missiles. [...] ### U.S. version In 2019, the U.S. Army announced its intent to buy two Iron Dome batteries to fill a need for an interim capability. Given interest by the U.S. and several other nations in Iron Dome’s unique capabilities, Raytheon has debuted the SkyHunter® system in cooperation with Rafael. Based on Iron Dome, the SkyHunter system can be produced in the United States to expand availability and capacity for the U.S. and its allies.

• What is Israel's Iron Dome? How the missile defense ...

  A projectile hit buildings as Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept missiles over Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday, June 13, 2025. Leo Correa | AP Photo The Iron Dome missile defense system, or "Kippat Barzel" in Hebrew, is widely regarded as one of the most important tools in Israel's defensive arsenal. [...] In practice, the Iron Dome uses radar to track incoming rockets and determines whether the missile's trajectory threatens a protected area, such as a strategically important site or population center. If the rocket does pose a threat, a command and control center responds by launching its own Tamir missile to intercept it. The system is not configured to fire outside of a protected area, however, and rockets that don't endanger people or buildings are typically ignored and permitted to land. [...] The Iron Dome was developed in Israel by state-owned Rafael Advanced Defense Systems with U.S. backing — and Washington continues to provide funding for it. Israel's Defense Forces say the Iron Dome is a compilation of several features: the technology itself, the machinery used to intercept incoming rockets, the soldiers who operate the system and the commanders who supervise the network. ## How does it work?

• How Israel's Iron Dome Works | WSJ

  WSJ explains how Israel’s Iron Dome works and has a 90% success rate. 0:00 Iron Dome 0:46 How it works 1:31 The defense system’s success #Israel #IronDome #WSJ [...] # How Israel’s Iron Dome Works | WSJ ## The Wall Street Journal 6510000 subscribers 20768 likes ### Description 3298109 views Posted: 9 Oct 2023 Israel’s Iron Dome missile-defense system is designed to intercept and destroy short-range rockets and mortars. It’s blocked thousands of missiles since 2011, including those launched by Hamas during this past weekend’s attack. The Palestinian militant group launched an estimated 3,500 rockets from Gaza. [...] its introduction in 2011. Israeli military said the iron dome is currently operating at the same capacity as previous rounds with a 90% success rate. Here's how the complex detection and interception system works. The system is powered by missile defense batteries each consisting of three main components. These batteries can defend against short range rocket and mortar attacks within

• What are Israel's Iron Dome, David's Sling, Arrow and ...

  Iron Dome detects and tracks incoming rockets with radar and calculates which ones are likely to reach populated areas. It then fires missiles at these rockets, leaving the others to fall on open ground. The IDF has previously claimed that Iron Dome destroys 90% of the rockets it targets. Its "Tamir" missiles are thought to cost about $50,000 each. [...] What Israel's latest attacks tell us about Netanyahu's next move What is Hezbollah and why is Israel attacking Lebanon? ## How does Iron Dome work? Iron Dome is the best known of Israel's missile shields. It is designed to intercept short-range rockets, as well as shells and mortars, at ranges of between 4km and 70km from the missile launcher. There are Iron Dome batteries across Israel. Each one has three or four launchers containing 20 interceptor missiles each. [...] Like Iron Dome, David's Sling only targets missiles which threaten built-up areas. Both David's Sling and Iron Dome are designed also to intercept aircraft, drones and cruise missiles. Each David's Sling "Stunner" missile costs about $1m. ## How do Arrow 2 and Arrow 3 work? Arrow 2 is designed to destroy short-range and medium-range ballistic missiles while they are flying through the upper atmosphere, about 50km above the Earth.

• Israel deploys Iron Beam laser defense system nationwide

  # Defense Ministry rolls out Iron Beam laser air defense system across Israel ## The Defense Ministry says Iron Beam is now operational at scale, offering low-cost laser interception of drones, rockets, missiles, and mortars, and reducing reliance on costly interceptors. The Defense Ministry rolls out the Iron Beam Laser defense system, December 28, 2025 (DEFENSE MINISTRY) ByYONAH JEREMY BOB Updated: ### See more on Defense Ministry| Hezbollah| IDF| technology| Iron Beam| [...] Research and development| drone| Rafael Advanced Defense Systems| Elbit Systems| Laser ---

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