Soon: Upgraded Iron Dome

MAFAT successfully concludes testing for upgrade of Iron Dome's operational capabilities. Another upgraded battery is expected to join the existing 4-battery layout.

The Homa Administration at MAFAT held a series of tests in the past few days, as part of the effort to develop and upgrade the Iron Dome interceptor system.  The series of tests was intended to expand the system’s performance and improve its capabilities against an unprecedented variety of threats.

The administration is responsible for developing Israel’s multi-layered defensive array, which includes the Iron Dome system for intercepting short-range missiles, the Trophy, Arrow 3 and Arrow 3 systems. The Iron Dome system, which was developed by Israeli defense industries (Rafael, Elta and mPrest Systems), MAFAT and the IAF is the first and only system in the world of its kind which is already operational.
The test carried out in the past few days was concluded successfully and will result in the upgrade of the system's operational capabilities. Following the successful test, the Israeli Ministry of Defense is expected to delivery the fifth battery, which will include improved capabilities, to the IAF, thus providing Israel with five operational Iron Dome systems.