Since Israel activated the Iron Dome in 2011, the cutting-edge rocket-defense system has intercepted thousands of rockets fired from the Gaza Strip.

As tensions continue to rise between Israel and Iran, both are preparing for the worst. The former, has the Iron Dome, but it doesn't intercept every missile.

The Iron Dome became operational in 2011 and got its biggest first test over eight days in November 2014, when Gaza militants fired some 1,500 rockets aimed at Israel.

The Iron Dome has a success rate of about 90 percent against incoming rockets. Iron Beam will attempt to close the remaining ...

Israel's Iron Dome air defense system intercepts rockets launched from Gaza on October 11, 2023. ... First photos of 101st Airborne soldiers testing the Army’s new rifles .

Israel’s Iron Dome aerial defense system intercepts a rocket launched from the Gaza Strip on May 11, 2021. Jack Guez/AFP via Getty Images. Iron Dome launches guided missiles to intercept rockets ...

A dramatic photo shows Israel’s highly advanced Iron Dome missile-defense system in action against Hamas rockets amid the region’s worst fighting in nearly a decade. The image, shot early ...

Israel used all four tiers of its air defences — and help from allies — to block Iran's mass drone and missile attack on Israeli territory on April 13, officials say. The Israeli and U.S ...

How Israel's Iron Dome works 02:18. Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups fired more than 4,500 rockets toward Israel in the first three days after Hamas' deadly Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist ...

A look into Israel's anti-missile defense system. July 10, 2014— -- With the crisis in the Middle East escalating as Israel and Hamas continue to exchange missile fire, renewed attention has ...

Israel has a multi-tier air defense system, which means that it is not solely reliant on the Iron Dome; rather, it is only Israel’s primary defense from short-range missiles.

An Iron Dome battery uses a sophisticated radar system to track inbound missiles that are then intercepted by missiles fired from multiple launchers. Here's what to know about Israel's Iron Dome ...