Iran launched a direct military attack against Israel, firing more than 100 bomb-carrying drones and destructive ballistic missiles. However, Israel's advanced aircraft and defense systems, such as the Iron Dome, successfully intercepted the missiles.
Israel i Iron Dome air defense system launches to intercept missiles fired from Iran , in central Israel , Sunday, April 14, 2024. Iran launched its first direct military attack against Israel on Saturday. The Israel i military says Iran fired more than 100 bomb-carrying drones toward Israel . Hours later, Iran announced it had also launched much more destructive ballistic missiles. using missiles and drones. A retired U.S.
“No. They cannot match Israel’s state-of-the-art 5th generation fighters and highly upgraded 4th-generation aircraft provided by the U.S.,” Holzbaur said.“Iran has decided that because of sanctions for decades, they’ve held onto legacy technology that dates back to the days of the Shaw and continuously upgraded that old equipment. But what Iran has chosen to do is fight what is known as asymmetrically. They will use low technology systems, but they will mass produce them,” Holzbaur said.
Israel uses an Iron Dome defense system that shoots surface-to-air missiles at anything attacking from the air. Retired Air National Guard Major General Doug Burnett said the conflict between Iran and Israel is very complex.
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