A test of Israel's David's Sling air defense system, in 2016. (Credit: United States Missile Defense Agency archive photo)
As the Middle East anxiously awaits Israel's response to Iran's launch of 180 ballistic missiles on Oct.1, Tehran has warned that it will retaliate with force if its strategic installations are hit. While little is known about the systems Iran has to defend itself, Israel, on the other hand, boasts one of the most sophisticated air defense systems in the world. So, what systems does Israel have to counter a large-scale attack?First, Tel Aviv will be aided by its main ally, despite growing media reports of U.S. President Joe Biden’s frustrations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The United States, which unconditionally supports Israel’s right to defend itself, has numerous ships deployed in regional waters that helped intercept nearly 80 projectiles on Oct. 1. The Pentagon also announced on Sunday, Oct. 13, the deployment of...
As the Middle East anxiously awaits Israel's response to Iran's launch of 180 ballistic missiles on Oct.1, Tehran has warned that it will retaliate with force if its strategic installations are hit. While little is known about the systems Iran has to defend itself, Israel, on the other hand, boasts one of the most sophisticated air defense systems in the world. So, what systems does Israel have to counter a large-scale attack?First, Tel Aviv will be aided by its main ally, despite growing media reports of U.S. President Joe Biden’s frustrations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The United States, which unconditionally supports Israel’s right to defend itself, has numerous ships deployed in regional waters that helped intercept nearly 80 projectiles on Oct. 1. The Pentagon also announced on Sunday, Oct. 13, the...