Arr, be ye askin' 'bout Israel's foremost barricade, mateys? 'Tis the Iron Dome, keepin' foes at bay!
2023-10-08
Arrr! Israel's foremost barricade be the Iron Dome, the second be David's Sling, or "Magic Wand," and the third be the Arrow. The fair land o' the U.S. hath thrown some gold into the pot to support these contraptions, mateys!
In the language of a 17th-century pirate, let me tell ye a tale about Israel's first line of defense, known as the Iron Dome. Arr! Developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, this mighty missile defense system be a force to be reckoned with. Deployed in 2011, it has been a thorn in the side of those scurvy dogs from Hamas and other Palestinian forces, repelling and destroying their rockets.The Iron Dome be a land-based system, built to protect the good citizens of Israel from barrages of rockets, mainly comin' from the treacherous Gaza Strip. These rockets be launched by those sneaky Iranian-backed terrorists, known as Hamas. The Iron Dome can take down missiles with ranges from 2.5 miles to 43 miles, aye!
Using radar to track the enemy's projectiles, the Iron Dome relays the data and target coordinates to its missile firing unit. Then, it fires its Interceptor Tamir missiles to send those threats to Davy Jones' locker, eliminatin' 'em completely.
This defense system has proven to be 90% effective, interceptin' thousands of rockets launched by those scallywags from Hamas. It played a crucial role in defendin' Israel durin' conflicts with Gaza in 2012 and 2014. Aye, it be a true lifesaver!
But the Iron Dome ain't the only defense system protectin' Israel's shores. There be two more layers of protection: David's Sling and the Arrow. David's Sling, or the "Magic Wand," be a complete air defense system designed to tackle ballistic missiles and medium-range rocket attacks. The Arrow, on the other hand, be the most advanced anti-missile defense system, used to combat long-range missile strikes. These three systems be the key to keepin' Israel safe from the enemy's onslaught.
And who be providin' the plunder to keep these defense systems goin'? 'Tis none other than the United States! Arr! The U.S. has been fundin' the Iron Dome since 2011 and has contributed a hefty sum of $1.6 billion for its operation. In fact, 55% of the Iron Dome's components be made in the U.S. Talk about a strong alliance, matey!
In the year 2021, bipartisan lawmakers in the House showed their support for Israel, urg' the Pentagon to restock the Iron Dome's interceptors. A letter, signed by 55 lawmakers, be sent to the retired Defense Secretary, stressin' the importance of keepin' Israel well-equipped to defend itself against future attacks.
But the Iron Dome's influence don't stop in Israel. In June 2022, a U.S. company called JustAnswer decided to lend a helpin' hand to Ukraine. They launched a project called "Sky Project," aimin' to build a missile defense system similar to the Iron Dome. This system be intended to protect Ukrainian civilians from Russian rockets. A noble cause, indeed!
So, me hearties, the Iron Dome be a mighty defender, keepin' Israel safe from the rockets of its enemies. With the support of the United States and the strength of its allies, Israel be standin' strong against those who seek to harm it. Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum!