Israel plans to install Iron Dome interceptors on Sa’ar 5-class corvettes

While waiting for its Sa’ar 6-class corvettes to be delivered by Germany, Israel has decided that it will install the C-Dome system on its Sa’ar 5-class corvettes as an interim measure.

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The Sa’ar 5s are currently equipped with Barak 1 interceptors and the IDF feels this is insufficient to help defend Israel’s oil platforms.

The C-Dome solution offered by Rafael is based on the Iron Dome by placing a 10-round canister loaded with vertically-launched Tamir interceptors on board the ships. The interceptors are guided by the ship’s own radars.

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