*Could the US build its own Iron Dome missile shield?* President Trump has said he wants to build a missile air defence system similar to Israel’s renowned Iron Dome to protect the United States. Washington has long worried about the possibility of attacks from hostile countries, fearing it lacks the most sophisticated technology. Israel’s multibillion-dollar shield, developed by the domestic company Rafael Advanced Defence Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries, was first deployed in 2011 and has proven highly effective in protecting civilian areas. It is credited with helping to intercept hundreds of missiles and drones coming from Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza, the Houthis in Yemen and as far away as Iran. 🔗 Read the full story here: https://www.thetimes.com/us/news-today/article/what-is-iron-dome-and-how-does-it-work-vfmbbv99s