03-17-2021 Iron Dome Defense System, Photo Credit: Israel Ministry of Defense Spokesperson's Office JERUSALEM, Israel – Israel announced it has upgraded its Iron Dome missile defense system to confront a wide range of aerial threats. The announcement came after Israel completed several tests, during which the upgraded system “successfully intercepted and destroyed targets simulating existing and emerging threats, including the simultaneous interception of multiple UAVs as well as a salvo of rockets and missiles,” Israel’s Defense Ministry said in a statement. The ministry said the new and improved Iron Dome will be deployed by Israel’s air force and navy soon.