C-DOME MISSILE - DEFENCE
AND SECURITY
News: Israel Deploys C-Dome Defence
System For The First Time
What's in the news?
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Israel for the first time deployed its ship-mounted
defence system, called the C-Dome, against a “suspicious” target that entered
the country’s airspace near the southern city of Eilat,” the military said on
April 9.
C-Dome Defence System:
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The C-Dome is a naval version of the Iron Dome air defence system used to
shield against rocket and missile attacks.
Features of C-Dome
Defence System:
1. Naval Version of Iron
Dome:
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The C-Dome is a naval version of the Iron Dome air
defence system used to shield against
rocket and missile attacks.
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It is mounted on Sa'ar 6-class corvettes,
German-made warships, and uses the same interceptor as the Iron Dome.
2. Similar to Iron Dome:
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Unveiled in 2014 and announced to be operational in
November 2022, Sea-Dome shares some technology with Iron Dome, which works on
similar principles but is mounted on ships.
3. Sa'ar 6-Class
Corvettes:
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C-Dome is mounted on German-made Sa'ar 6-class
corvettes, utilizing the same interceptor as the Iron Dome.
4. Integrated Radar
System:
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Unlike Iron Dome, which has its own dedicated
radar, C-Dome integrates with the ship's radar to detect incoming targets.
5. Comprehensive
Protection:
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C-Dome provides full-circular ship protection with high lethality against a wide
range of maritime and coastal threats.
Key Facts of Iron Dome:
1. Air Missile Defense:
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Iron Dome is Israel's
air missile defense system, designed to defend against short-range rockets
by intercepting them in the air.
2. Multiple Rocket
Handling:
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Iron Dome can effectively handle multiple rockets
simultaneously.
3. Developers and
Deployment:
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Developed by Rafael
Advanced Defense Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries, Iron Dome became
operational in March 2011.
4. Key Features:
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Iron Dome comprises missile-defense batteries, has all-weather capabilities, can launch
various interceptors, and is intended to shoot
down missiles with a range of around 40 miles or less.
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It is also movable, allowing deployment on ships or
on land.
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However, it requires
reloading to constantly intercept incoming missiles.