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"Israel's Air-Defense System Tested by Iranian Drone Strike and Missile Attacks"
1 year ago•Source: The Associated Press
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"Israel's Debut Deployment of C-Dome Defense System: A Breakdown"
Israel deployed its ship-mounted C-Dome defense system for the first time against a suspicious aerial target near Eilat, using the same interceptor as the Iron Dome. The system successfully intercepted the target, which entered Israeli airspace, with no reported injuries or damage. The IDF did not confirm if the target was a drone but stated that this was the first operational use of C-Dome, mounted on Sa'ar 6-class corvettes, to defend against potential threats.
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"America's Missile Defense Faces Strain Amid Global Threats"
The US Army's air defense units, responsible for missile systems worldwide, are facing increasing strain as they contend with global threats from countries like North Korea, China, Iran, and Russia. The demand for these critical missile defense units has led to overworked soldiers and families, prompting the Army to implement changes such as offering enlistment bonuses and embedding mental health specialists. The Army's air defense branch is frequently deployed, with soldiers having less than a year at home after a year-long deployment. The situation has been exacerbated by the war in Ukraine and concerns over potential conflicts with China. Despite the challenges, the Army remains committed to its mission and ensuring the defense of its allies.
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to escalate.
Ukrainian air defense forces are using mobile air defense units to intercept Russian missiles and drones, with the Dual Mount Stinger portable air defense system being used to intercept targets from a distance of five kilometers and at an altitude of up to three kilometers. The air defense job takes "good eyesight and ingenuity," according to Oleksandr, a commander of one of the mobile units. The soldiers are defending their country and their families, and have learned not to sleep at night due to the recent Russian missile attacks on Kyiv and the region.