Operation “Iron Shield”

 

operation “Iron Shield”.

Why In News:

Israel has revealed the name of the operation consisting multi-layered defence shield that blocked Iran's mass drone and missile attack on the its territory.

Israeli defence system



Multi-layered defence array of Israel includes – Arrow-2, Arrow-3, David’s Sling, and Iron Dome active defence systems.

Arrow-2 and Arrow-3 – Intercepts medium to long-range missiles

David’s Sling – Intercepts short to medium and medium to long range missiles.

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