Iron Dome vs. Iranian Missiles: A David vs. Goliath Showdown?

Israel's three air defense systems may be put to the test if Iran 's reported ballistic missile attack plan is put into action. White House officials said Tuesday that the country was planning. There's a specific kind of math that could determine just how much longer the war can go — how many long-range missiles Iran has versus how many missile interceptors Israel has to shoot them down. Iran ’ s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed to employ a novel technique where missiles are guided in a manner that causes Israeli interceptor missiles to target each other, effectively confusing Israel’s integrated defence system. After Trump announced a ceasefire in the Israel-Iran war, a question has been raised that Israel had Iron Dome , David's Sling, Arrow 3, and a robust military, yet it was unable to protect itself from Iranian missiles . Iran launched 180 high-speed ballistic missiles at Israel, which were tackled by the country’s sophisticated defence systems. The Arrow 2 and 3 systems, first used during the Israel-Hamas war, and the medium-range David ’s Sling were deployed along with the known Iron Dome . Hundreds of Missiles allegedly launched by Iran have targeted Israel, prompting questions about the long-term effectiveness of the vaunted Iron Dome . As June 14, 2025, Iran has reportedly launched a barrage of missiles in retaliation for earlier strikes by Israel. David ' s Sling is designed to target medium and long-range missiles and has a range of 25 to 186 miles and produced by Raytheon and Rafael, the same Israel defense contractor that makes the. Early signs suggest Israel’s vaunted air defenses passed their biggest test yet, repelling an unprecedented barrage of drones from Iran . Iran launched armed drones and missiles against Israel,. The Israeli air defence system, a big talking point of which is the famed ' Iron Dome ', was tested again on Friday as Iran launched ballistic missiles. We will delve into the functionality of the Iron Dome as a crucial component of Israel ' s defensive network, explore Iran ' s often overlooked offensive and defensive capabilities, and analyze how both are being utilized in ongoing conflicts and could shape future confrontations.