Anti-ballistic weapon

Weapon intended to counter ballistic objects

An anti-ballistic weapon is any weapon (be it a missile, a laser, or another type of object) designed to counter threats which are ballistic objects. [1]

"Ballistic objects" include:

  • Artillery rockets
  • Artillery shells
  • Ballistic missiles
  • Mortar bombs
  • Rocket-propelled mortar bombs

Current Tactical Systems

Israel

  • Iron Dome


See also

  • Anti-ballistic missile

References

  1. ^ https://www.britannica.com/technology/antiballistic-missile [bare URL]
  • Media related to Anti-ballistic weapons at Wikimedia Commons
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