Israel’s high-tech defences have so far succeeded against most of the hundreds of ballistic missiles fired by Iran.

The term “Iron Dome” is well-known for the Israeli mobile all-weather air defence system, developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries.

President Donald Trump said during a Jan. 27 event that he plans to sign an executive order to authorize the construction of an Iron Dome system for the U.S.

US Iron Dome needs to be 'far more complex' to deal with 'near-peer threats,' expert says Rocket scientist argues 'you need something completely different' to defend the homeland ...

Like the Iron Dome, the system Trump wants the U.S. to develop would detect, intercept and destroy incoming threats. However, the one the president wants would work against long-range missiles.

Israel's Iron Dome air defense system intercepts rockets launched from Gaza on Oct. 11, 2023. (Bashar Taleb/AFP via Getty Images) In a bit of verbal alchemy, the Pentagon is turning iron into gold ...

A 2023 Congressional Research Service report described the Iron Dome as a mobile anti-rocket, anti-mortar and anti-artillery system that can intercept launches from 2.5 to 43 miles away. It is ...

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday the Pentagon will pursue an Iron Dome-style missile defense system for the United States, fulfilling a campaign promise by President Trump ...

The Iron Dome missile defense system was designed to protect Israeli citizens from aerial attacks by launching guided missiles that intercept incoming rockets and other short-range threats in mid-air.

Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept rockets that were launched from Lebanon, as seen from Haifa, northern Israel, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Baz Ratner) ...