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Showing posts with label long-range Arrow and short-range Iron Dome defensive systems. Show all posts
Showing posts with label long-range Arrow and short-range Iron Dome defensive systems. Show all posts

Sunday, December 1, 2024

Israeli Air Force intercepts ballistic missile from Yemen over central Israel

Israeli Air Force intercepts ballistic missile from Yemen over central Israel

"...Yemen's Houthis have been responsible for several ballistic missile launches towards Israel, including one that struck Tel Aviv in September. The IDF has previously employed its "Arrow" system system to intercept Houthi missiles before reaching Israeli soil. ..."

Reference: www.jpost.com .

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Houthi Missile Breach Prompts Arrow, Iron Dome Failure Investigation

Houthi Missile Breach Prompts Arrow, Iron Dome Failure Investigation

"TEL AVIV—A new Houthi ballistic missile breached Israeli airspace on Sept. 15 before breaking up or perhaps being intercepted near Tel Aviv’s airport, revealing a new long-range threat from the Yemen-based movement aligned with Iran. ...Israeli military officials are disturbed that several interception attempts made by the long-range Arrow and short-range Iron Dome defensive systems failed to shoot-down the Houthi missile. “The whole incident is being investigated,” the IDF said. ..."

Reference: aviationweek.com .