An Israeli 'Sea Dome' was used to intercept a drone for the first time. Videos posted on social media showed two interceptor missiles launched from a Sa'ar 6 class corvette.
The Times of Israel writes about it.
It is reported that last night in Eilat, southern Israel, the Israeli army used the C-Dome naval defense system (the naval version of the Iron Dome) to intercept a drone for the first time.
The IDF said that the navy tracked the target before successfully shooting it down with the C-Dome system.
According to the IDF, the drone flew into Israeli airspace from the east direction. In recent weeks, there have been several drone attacks in the Eilat area by an Iran-backed group in Iraq. There were no reports of damage or injuries as a result of the incident.
Beachgoers in Eilat filmed the moment the UAV was intercepted. The videos posted on social media showed two interceptor missiles launched from a Sa'ar 6 class corvette.
Iran-backed groups, including Yemen’s Houthis, the Islamic Resistance of Iraq, and a group in Syria affiliated with Lebanon's Hezbollah, have repeatedly attacked Eilat since October 7.
According to Israel’s Defense Ministry, the C-Dome, like the ground-based version of the Iron Dome, is capable of shooting down missiles, cruise missiles and drones.
The Navy's Sa'ar 6-class corvettes are usually tasked with guarding the natural gas platforms off the coast of Israel, as well as its shipping lanes.