Historical Events tagged with "iron dome"
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Military & Warfare
Iron Dome's First Successful Short-Range Intercept
April 7th, 2011 13 years ago
The Israel Defense Forces achieved a significant milestone when their Iron Dome missile defense system successfully intercepted a BM-21 Grad rocket launched from Gaza. This marked the first successful interception of a short-range missile by the Iron Dome system, demonstrating its effectiveness in urban defense scenarios. The incident showcased Israel's ongoing efforts to protect its civilian population from rocket attacks amid the heightened tensions along the Gaza border.
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