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Thursday, November 17, 2022
Israeli navy declares ship-mounted version of Iron Dome operational
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
A ship-mounted version of the Iron Dome air defense system is declared operational following a recent test by the Defense Ministry and Israeli Navy.
In a joint statement, the Defense Ministry and military say the system, known as C-Dome, underwent a successful test last month aboard the Sa’ar 6-class corvette INS Oz.
“The test simulated real threats and included the system’s successful detection and interception of targets in challenging scenarios,” the ministry says.
“The C-Dome System constitutes a significant addition to the Israeli Navy’s defense capabilities in a wide array of missions, including the guarding of strategic assets, the Exclusive Economic Zone, and maintaining the regional maritime superiority of the State of Israel,” it adds.
“Naval Iron Dome”: Successful C-Dome interception test aboard INS ‘Oz’ from the Sa’ar 6 ‘Magen’ Class Corvette constitutes the final stage of the naval interception system’s operationalization. pic.twitter.com/5n5iXkpm9y
— Ministry of Defense (@Israel_MOD) November 17, 2022
