Israel's version of the maritime Iron Dome defense system successfully complete a series of tests in the early hours on Monday morning, the Defense Ministry announced said.
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Protective Dome's test was supervised by the Defense Ministry, Israeli Navy, and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. Its intercepts were fired from a Sa'ar 6 corvette, the ministry said in a statement.
According to available details, the tests simulated several various threat scenarios, including rockets, cruise missiles, and drone attacks targeting Israel's vessels and shores.
"Protective Dome's abilities are a significant addition to Israel's defensive abilities with respect to maintaining maritime superiority in the region," the Defense Ministry said.
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett commended the defense establishment on the successful test, saying Protective Dome "will serve as an important tier in Israeli defenses.
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"We continue to lead the development of advanced technologies that enable us to protect the public as well as enable us vital operational leeway vis-à-vis Iran and its regional proxies."
Dr. Ran Gozali, head of the Land and Naval Division at Rafael, said in a statement that the tests represent "the end of a process of developing and adapting the Iron Dome [defense] system to the sea, and meeting the requirements of the Defense Ministry, the Navy, and the IDF.
"This series of tests demonstrated Raphael's advanced engineering ability in the development and integration of marine systems at the highest level."
Defense Minister Benny Gantz lauded the developers, saying, the technology will go a long way toward allowing Israel to counter the weapons possessed by Iran and its regional offshoots.
Once operational, Protective Dome will be integrated into Israel's multitiered air defenses, which included Iron Dome, David's Sling and the Arrow defense systems.
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