The C-Dome is the naval version of the Iron Dome and is outfitted on the Sa'ar 6-class corvette.
AdvertisementAn Israeli warship shot down an enemy drone this week by firing a new naval air-defense weapon, marking the system's first-ever operational interception.
It hailed the engagement as the "first operational interception" by the warship's C-Dome defense system.
"The Israeli Navy is deployed in the area of the Red Sea and has both the defensive and offensive capabilities to engage with regional threats."
Toward the other end of the Red Sea, meanwhile, US and allied warships have been defending key international shipping lanes from relentless Houthi attacks since November.
Persons:
—, Tamir —, Rafael, Israel's
Organizations:
IDF, Service, Israel Defense Forces, IAF Aerial Control Unit, Screengrab, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, Israeli Navy
Locations:
Israeli, Eilat, Gaza, Iran, Red, Yemen