Israel Test Fires Naval Iron Dome Air Defense System

Question: “C-Dome” is a new naval air defense system of which country?
(a) USA
(b) Israel
(c) France
(d) Russia
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:

  • “C-Dome” is a new naval air defense system of Israel.
  • Israel has successfully tested a new naval air defense system “C-Dome,” to be used on the Israeli Navy’s Sa’ar 6-class corvettes.
  • The ‘C-Dome’ was developed by the Israel Missile Defense Organization in the Directorate for Defense R&D of @Israel_MoD together with the IDF & @RafaelDefense.
  • It joins several advanced systems in Israel’s multi-tier missile defense array, incl. the Arrow & David’s Sling.
  • C-Dome is the naval version of the Iron Dome, an all-weather air defense system of Israel to intercept and destroy short-range rockets and missiles, from the Gaza Strip.
  • The C-Dome is being installed on Israel’s latest-generation corvette warships, which protect the country’s coastline and offshore natural gas assets in the Mediterranean.
  • The test simulated a number of incoming threats, including rockets, cruise missiles and drones.
  • The C-Dome is to become part of Israel’s multilayer missile defence system which includes weapons capable of intercepting everything from long-range missiles to short-range rockets.
  • The system includes a multi-round launcher loaded with up to 10 vertical-launch canesterized interceptors, the same as used in the land-based Iron Dome.
  • The highly agile interceptor has a high turn rate, capable of engaging even highly maneuverable targets.
  • Its powerful warhead includes a proximity fuse, which further enhances its kill rate against multiple targets.
  • The C-Dome uses the ship’s surveillance radar for fire control, and its weapon system command and control is merged with the ship’s combat management system.
  • The system’s modular design ensures that it can be integrated with various vessels, including offshore patrol vessels and small corvettes.
  • The successful test further strengthens the missile defense systems of the Israeli Navy to safeguard the maritime assets of the State of Israel.

BY: AMIT GUPTA

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