Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Israel's 'Barak Magen' Intercepts Iranian Drones
Israel has a new defense system called 'Barak Magen' on its ships that can shoot down threats in the sky, like drones.
It's like a shield for the Navy.
It was used for the first time to stop Iranian drones from reaching Israeli cities.
This new system uses advanced radar and missiles.
The recent use is part of a bigger fight between Israel and Iran, which has involved strikes and missile launches.
Israel's 'Barak Magen' air defense system intercepted eight Iranian UAVs.
This marks the system's first operational use in live combat.
The interceptions were conducted by naval vessels as part of ongoing defensive operations.
The system is designed to counter various threats including drones and missiles.
The strikes on Tehran have escalated the Israel-Iran conflict.
- Who
- Israel and Iran
- What
- Israel's 'Barak Magen' system intercepted Iranian drones.
- When
- June 15
- Where
- Israeli waters and Tehran
- Why
- To protect Israeli assets from aerial threats and as part of the ongoing conflict.
Iran's Actions
Israel's Actions
Military actions
Iran's Actions
Launching Drones
Israel's Actions
Defensive Measures
Escalation
Iran's Actions
Attacking Infrastructure
Israel's Actions
Retaliatory measures
- System Name
- Barak Magen (Lightning Shield)
- Primary Function
- Naval air defense
- Targets
- Drones, cruise missiles, ballistic projectiles
- Interceptor Types
- MRAD, LRAD, ER
- Deployment Platform
- INS Sa’ar 6 missile ship
- Range (MRAD)
- ~35 km
- Range (LRAD)
- up to ~70 km
- Range (ER)
- potentially up to ~150 km
Sources
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Barak Magen: Israel's New 'Lightning Shield' To Shoot Down Iranian Drones