Israel intercepted most but not all Iranian missiles, offering lessons for how Seoul defends against North Korea’s nukes
Iran’s massive attack on Israel on Tuesday with some 180 ballistic missiles has placed defense systems in the spotlight and raised questions anew about South Korea’s own plans to intercept a similar barrage by its enemy to the north.
Israel’s multi-layered defenses, including the Iron Dome and Arrow systems, intercepted “the majority of incoming missiles,” according to the U.S. Department of Defense, once again showcasing the sophistication of these systems.
Iran’s massive attack on Israel on Tuesday with some 180 ballistic missiles has placed defense systems in the spotlight and raised questions anew about South Korea’s own plans to intercept a similar barrage by its enemy to the north.
Israel’s multi-layered defenses, including the Iron Dome and Arrow systems, intercepted “the majority of incoming missiles,” according to the U.S. Department of Defense, once again showcasing the sophistication of these systems.
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