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Fox News
10 hours ago
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- Fox News
Israel activates 'Barak Magen' aerial defenses for system's first ever interception
Israel activated a new aerial defense system – dubbed "Barak Magen," meaning "lightning shield" – for the first time on Sunday night, saying it intercepted and destroyed multiple Iranian drones. The Israeli Navy intercepted eight Iranian drones using the "Barak Magen" and its long-range air defense (LRAD) interceptor, which were launched from an Israeli navy Sa'ar 6 missile ship, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement. John Hannah, senior fellow at the National Security of America and the co-author of a report published earlier this month on Israel's defense against two massive Iranian missile attacks in 2024, told Fox News Digital on Monday that the air defense system "significantly enhances" the air and missile defense architecture of Israel's navy. "The Barak Magen is simply another arrow in the expanding quiver of Israel's highly sophisticated and increasingly diverse multi-tiered missile defense architecture – which was already, by leaps and bounds, the most advanced and experienced air defense system fielded by any country in the world," Hannah said. The system can intercept a "wide range of threats," according to the IDF, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), cruise missiles, high-trajectory threats and shore-to-sea missiles. Hannah said the system not only provides force protection for the Israeli fleet but also gives long-distance protection to Israel's expanding oil and gas infrastructure in the eastern Mediterranean, along with critical infrastructure and population centers located along Israel's coastline. "It allows Israel to conduct interceptions at significant distances from the Israeli homeland, both out in the eastern Mediterranean and the Red Sea, and thereby adds critically important strategic depth when defending Israel's tiny geographic area," he said. The IDF said that the Israeli Navy's missile ship flotilla has intercepted about 25 UAVs that posed a threat to Israel since the conflict with Iran escalated. Israel and Iran traded missile strikes for the fourth day on Monday, with Iran firing a new wave of strikes that killed at least eight people and wounded dozens more. Meanwhile, the Israeli military claimed it had achieved air superiority above Tehran, warning about 330,000 people in a central part of the Iranian capital to evacuate ahead of new strikes.
India.com
13 hours ago
- Politics
- India.com
Bad news for Iran as Israel deploys its new air defence system Barak Magen, it's deadly because..., Iran can now...
Barak Magen Aerial Defense System. (Image- Israel Defense Forces) Barak Magen Aerial Defense System: In a significant development amid the Israel-Iran war, the Israeli Navy used its Barak Magen air defense system to intercept drones launched from Iran launched from Sa'ar 6-class corvette. The 'Barak Magen' system of Israel is an advanced aerial defence system with multi-mission radar including an advanced radar for detecting threats. Developed by the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the Barak Magen' system was deployed for the first time in the conflict with Iran recently. 'This was the first operational use of the 'Barak Magen' air defense system and the long-range interceptor 'LRAD'', the Israeli Defence Forces said. Israel uses Barak Magen Aerial Defense System 'Overnight, the Israeli Navy intercepted eight drones launched against Israel by Iran using, for the first time, the 'Barak Magen' Aerial Defense System, which is installed onboard Sa'ar 6-Class Corvette and is capable of dealing with a wide range of threats, including drones, cruise missiles, steep-track threats, coastal missiles, and more. Since the war against Iran began on Friday, the Israeli Navy has intercepted approximately 25 drones launched by Iran that posed a threat to the citizens or the State of Israel', an Open Source Intelligence Monitor posted on X. Getting into more details about Israel's air defence system, Israel has used multi-layered air defences against attacks by Iran. As per a report by Reuters, the missile system has fired hundreds of ballistic missiles and suicide drones at Israel over the past two days as the Middle East rivals traded heavy blows. About Israel's 'Iron Dome' system Inaugurated in 2011, Israel's short-range missile defense system dubbed the 'Iron Dome' the system developed by state-owned Rafael Advanced Defense Systems with U.S. backing can direct radar-guided missiles against short-range, low-tech threats such as rockets, mortars and drones. While the Iron Dome came as a satisfying answer to the threat posed by rockets, ballistic missiles such as those fired by Iran against Israel, represent a different challenge. Arrow defence systems The Arrow systems are designed to intercept ballistic missiles fired from thousands of kilometres away. Readers should note the Arrow-2 is optimised for destroying missiles in the atmosphere. Moreover, the Arrow-3 can hit them while they are coasting in space. (With inputs from Reuters)
Hans India
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Iran missile strikes kill eight in Israel as conflict enters fourth day
Jerusalem: Iran launched a new pre-dawn missile attack on Israel on Monday, killing at least eight people and wounding dozens, Israeli officials said, as the four-day conflict triggered by an Israeli surprise assault intensified. The missile barrage set off air raid sirens across Israel. Plumes of black smoke rose above Haifa, a major coastal city in northern Israel, and eyewitnesses reported multiple explosions in the north and central regions of the country. Local authorities confirmed fatalities in several locations. Four people were killed when a missile struck a residential building in Petah Tikva, a city east of Tel Aviv, according to Mayor Rami Greenberg. He stated that hundreds of residents from the damaged building and three adjacent structures were evacuated. Photos from the scene showed multi-story buildings with significant blast damage and scattered rubble. Three other fatalities were reported in Haifa. In Bnei Brak, also east of Tel Aviv, an 86-year-old man died when his apartment collapsed due to a shock wave from a nearby strike. At least 87 people received hospital treatment, including one woman in serious condition and five in moderate condition. The remaining 81 sustained light injuries. One missile also fell near the United States consulate and embassy branch in Tel Aviv. US Ambassador Mike Huckabee stated on social media platform X that the missile's concussion caused minor damage, but no US personnel were injured. The Iranian missile salvos followed Israeli airstrikes on surface-to-surface missile sites in Tehran and central Iran. Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that Tehran residents would "pay the price -- and soon" for the missile attacks against Israeli cities. The Israeli Defence Ministry also reported that several Iranian drones were launched during the recent missile attack. Eight of these drones were intercepted by Israeli Navy missile boats in the first operational use of the Barak Magen air defence system, designed to intercept drones, cruise missiles, rockets, and anti-ship missiles. The latest Iranian attacks come as Israeli and Iranian strikes continued into Monday, marking the fourth day of intense hostilities. Since the conflict began, 22 people have been killed in Israel, according to a tally by Israel's state-owned Kan TV. Israel's military, meanwhile, announced on Monday it had carried out an airstrike on the Quds Force command centre in Tehran, killing four senior Iranian military officials. Among those killed were Mohammad Kazemi, head of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps' (IRGC) Intelligence Organisation, and his deputy Mohammad Hassan Mohaqiq. Mohsen Bagheri, head of the Quds Force Intelligence Department, and his deputy Abu al-Fadl Nikouei were also killed. The Israeli military stated that the strike, conducted on Sunday, targeted a facility used by the Quds Force, the IRGC's elite unit responsible for overseas operations, including intelligence gathering, military support, and paramilitary activities. Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency confirmed the deaths of Kazemi, Mohaqiq, and Bagheri, attributing the Sunday attack in Tehran to Israel. The strike on the Quds Force command centre was the latest in a series of Israeli attacks that began on Friday. Israel states these attacks are aimed at Iran's nuclear and military infrastructure. Israel launched its heaviest air assault on Iran on Friday, striking nuclear facilities in Tehran and other sites. These attacks damaged military targets and residential buildings, killing at least 244 people and injuring 1,277, with more than 90 per cent of them civilians, according to the Iranian Health Ministry, Xinhua news agency reported. The Iranian Health Ministry also confirmed that residential areas had been hit. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson Daniel Hagari stated that fighter jets destroyed about one-third of Iran's surface-to-surface missile launchers in a large-scale overnight operation. More than 50 aircraft were involved in these strikes, targeting over 120 missile launchers across multiple sites in central Iran, he added.
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Sea shield activated: How Israel's navy used India-developed missile tech to stop Iran's drones
Israel confirmed that eight Iranian drones were intercepted by Sa'ar 6-class corvettes using the Barak Magen air defence system , marking its first operational deployment. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said in a statement: 'The Navy's missile boat flotilla intercepted eight drones launched from Iran. This was the first operational use of the 'Barak Magen' air defence system and the long-range interceptor 'LRAD'.' The attack took place amid continuing hostilities between Israel and Iran, now in their fourth day. Tehran claims the strikes are retaliatory, responding to Israeli operations against Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure. So far, 25 drones have been intercepted by Israeli naval platforms since the escalation began, according to the IDF. Most were downed by the C-Dome system — the naval version of Iron Dome — but Sunday night's interception marked the first combat test of Barak Magen. How Barak Magen works The Barak Magen system is the naval variant of the Barak MX family developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). Integrated on Israel's newest warships, it protects against a range of airborne threats: Live Events Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) Cruise missiles Ballistic missiles Enemy aircraft The system's success on Sunday demonstrates its readiness and reach. It uses a mix of interceptors depending on the threat type and range. The version deployed, Barak LRAD, is designed for engagements up to 70 km, equipped with a dual-pulse motor for high-speed response and precision guidance. The motors are manufactured by Israel's state-owned defence company Tomer. According to the Israeli Ministry of Defence, the LRAD system underwent its final live-fire trials in August 2024, having previously completed a 2022 test from the INS Magen, one of the Sa'ar 6 ships. A video released after that trial showed the missile striking a sea-skimming target in real-time. Israel-Iran Conflict: Strategic shift to Naval defence The Barak Magen system fills a growing need for layered protection at sea — especially as Israel's offshore gas platforms and shipping lanes become increasingly vulnerable. The Sa'ar 6 ships were custom-built for such missions, equipped with EL/M-2248 MF-STAR radar and electro-optical sensors for 360-degree threat tracking. Each ship can operate independently with its own air defence and strike systems. These warships, commissioned between 2020 and 2023 from ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems in Germany, cost around €450 million in total. The fourth and final ship joined the fleet in December 2023, completing Shayetet 3, the Israeli Navy's elite missile boat squadron. In response to rising threats from Iran, Hezbollah, and the Houthis in Yemen, the Navy stationed this fleet in the Red Sea and eastern Mediterranean to secure Israel's maritime frontlines. Israel-Iran Conflict: Global interest and India's role IAI's Barak system has drawn global buyers, with $1.2 billion in sales already secured. One major partner is India, which co-developed the Barak-8 variant with the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO). This version is used by both countries' navies and air forces to counter a mix of aerial threats, from drones to ballistic missiles. Barak-8 has a shorter maximum range — around 100 km — and has been integrated into several Indian Navy warships. India's Ministry of Defence described it as a 'versatile, sea and land-based shield against airborne threats.' Israel-Iran War: Escalating casualties and civilian impact As tensions rise, civilian casualties have increased on both sides. Israeli emergency services reported four deaths from missile strikes in central Israel on Monday, with residential buildings sustaining damage. Meanwhile, Iran said 224 people had been killed since Friday's attacks began, with dozens injured. Israel's toll stood at 24 dead and over 500 wounded, as of Monday evening. Iran's shift to drone swarms and precision attacks reflects a strategy to stretch Israeli defences. Barak Magen's combat debut signals that Israel is adapting — using high-end naval platforms to plug a critical gap in its layered air defence network. This may be only the beginning. As Israel expands its naval footprint to protect offshore gas fields and shipping corridors, systems like Barak Magen are expected to play a growing role — not just in defence, but as tools of deterrence. The Israeli Navy's interception of eight Iranian drones at sea didn't just stop a strike — it marked a turning point in how Israel plans to fight wars on the maritime front.
Hindustan Times
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
All about Barak Magen, Israel's new air defence deployed to thwart Iran's strikes
Iran and Israel continued exchanging missiles as the conflict between the two Middle Eastern countries entered the fourth day on Monday, raising the risk of escalation in the region. The clashes between the two regional foes show no signs of slowing as Iran launched fresh attacks on Israel early Monday, in what it said was retaliation for an Israeli attack on its military and nuclear infrastructure. Track live updates on Israel-Iran conflict here As Iran launched armed drones against Tel Aviv, the Israeli military said that the UAVs were intercepted using the 'Barak Magen' air defence system. The military said that the 'Barak Magen' air defence system, deployed for the first time in the conflict, was installed on the Sa'ar 6 missile ships. Here is all you need to know about the Israeli air defence system: On Monday, Israeli emergency services said that four people were pronounced dead in strikes at four locations in central Israel. The Iranian missiles have targeted residential buildings and damaged several residential apartments. So far, 224 people have been killed in Iran since the launch of athettack last Friday, while Israel has reported 24 fatalities and more than 500 injuries.
