Iron Dome

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Who

Developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries, State of Israel.

When

2011

Where

Israel

Iron Dome is a mobile air-defence system that intercepts short-range rockets and artillery shells, sparing civilian lives during rocket barrages. Developed by Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and declared operational in 2011, it has intercepted thousands of projectiles.

Part of “The Gifts of the Jews” — verified Jewish contributions to the world, with sources.