Q. Iron dome missile defence system belongs to which of the following countries ?
1. France
2. United States of America
3. Israel
Select the correct answer from the code given below :
a) 1 and 2
b) Only 3
c) 2 and 3
d) Only 1
Correct Answer: b) Only 3
Question from UPPSC Prelims 2025
Explanation:
Iron Dome is an Israeli mobile air-defense system developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems with Israel Aerospace Industries, operational since 2011 to intercept short-range rockets and artillery shells. Hence, it belongs to Israel.
– France: Incorrect. France does not operate or own the Iron Dome; it relies on systems like SAMP/T (MAMBA).
– United States of America: Incorrect in the context of “belongs to”. While the U.S. has co-funded development and procured a couple of batteries for evaluation, Iron Dome is an Israeli-origin system and primarily belongs to Israel.
Therefore, Only 3 is correct.
