Top 3 Air Defense Systems reshaping modern warfare

In the past, for your enemy to strike you, they had to come very close to you and have you in their line of sight to be successful.

However, this is no longer the case with the introduction of long range rockets. Today, we have rockets that can pinpoint and hit targets that are miles away. If you have assets to protect, this is one development you will find troubling. However, there are air defense systems deployed by militaries and licensed security contractors that work wonders. Here are three of the best air defense systems today.

David’s Sling

This air defense system offers users comprehensive protection against long and short-range missiles from the air. It is purpose-built to engage incoming rockets before they hit their targets and wreak havoc. David’s Sling uses an advanced multi-mission interceptor called Stunner to initiate hit and kill engagements in the air.

Iron Dome

If you followed the recent Israeli/Palestine conflict, you must have heard of the Iron Dome system which the Israeli used to shoot down Hamas rockets targeted at Israel. Raphael’s Iron Dome system is another top-class air defense system with a successful interception rate of more than 90% and a record of 2,000 hits to date. This system can be deployed on the war front to protect ground forces from air attacks and protect civilians in urban areas. Rafael’s Iron Dome is designed to detect, assess and engage missiles before they hit vulnerable targets. Some of the missiles it can counter include

• Aircraft/helicopter rockets
• Mortars and artillery shells
• UAVs

Spyder

Last but not least is the Spyder air defense system which is a versatile system for countering short, medium, and long-range rockets. It is designed for protecting large areas because of its spatial capacity. This combat-proven air defense system can also engage multiple targets at once. Furthermore, it is useful for air to air missions above ground. From cruise missiles to UAVs, Spyder is tested and trusted to provide premium anti-rocket protection.

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