The Iron Dome

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Who

Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems

When

2011

Where

Israel

The Iron Dome, the mobile air-defence system that intercepts incoming rockets in mid-air, was developed by Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and first deployed in 2011. It has saved countless civilian lives by destroying rockets before they land.

Sources

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