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Record 1 2023-11-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Military Titles
  • Weapon Systems
  • Air Defence
OBS

The Iron Dome is designed to shoot down incoming projectiles. It is equipped with a radar that detects rockets and then uses a command-and-control system that quickly calculates whether an incoming projectile poses a threat or is likely to hit an unpopulated area. If the rocket does pose a threat, the Iron Dome fires missiles from the ground to destroy in the air.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations militaires diverses
  • Systèmes d'armes
  • Défense aérienne
OBS

Qu'est-ce que le Dôme de fer? Il s'agit d'un système de défense antimissile qui permet de faire exploser des cibles ennemies en plein vol. Le Dôme est composé d'une douzaine de batteries antiaériennes. Ces batteries, remorquées par des camions, sont équipées d'un lance-missiles, d'un radar et d'un système de commandes.

Spanish

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