Spahn demands European Iron Dome: Security for all of us!
Spahn demands European Iron Dome: Security for all of us!
In an urgent appeal, Union faction leader Jens Spahn (CDU) demanded on June 21, 2025 that Europe should improve its airspace defense based on the model of Israeli Iron Dome. In view of the dangerous geopolitical developments in Israel and Ukraine, Spahn sees the need to take the obligation to protect the European population seriously. Such a "Iron Dome" over Europe can help protect themselves from flying rockets and drones, says Spahn, who asks the federal government to work for this project with full commitment. According to ZDF , Israel has had a comprehensive aircraft system for many years that has also reacted to current threats. As part of his request, Spahn emphasized the need for a European system to defend rockets, drones and other threats from space, which is part of the need to close the defense policy gaps within the European Union. Spahn argued that the Iron Dome, which has protected Israel since its introduction in 2011, can also protect short -range missiles as a model for Europe. Overall, European security and the transatlantic alliance must be brought together more, said Spahn in his statement.the Iron Dome in focus
The Iron Dome (Hebrew: כיפת ברזל) is a mobile ground -based defense system, which is made by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. and Israel Aerospace Industries was developed. Since its commissioning in 2010, the Iron Dome has achieved a remarkable success in the defense against rockets short and funds. With a range of up to 70 kilometers and an impressive success rate of around 90 percent, the system has proven that it can also ward off the most demanding threats. The functionality is very simple: a radar records anxious rocket, software calculates the location and decides whether catchment measures are required. Each catchment floor costs between $ 40,000 and $ 50,000, which underlines the importance of a comprehensive defense for Europe, as well as wikipedia reports.
Especially in the face of the current tensions in the Middle East, where Israel recently prevention against Iran and also has also been able to fall back on extensive support from the United States and other countries, it becomes clear how dangerous the situation is. Iran reacted with over 100 drones to Israel, all of which were intercepted by the Israeli Air Force. This shows how important a functioning defense system is to ensure the security of the civilian population. An Iron Dome, or an expanded form of this technology, could also be so valuable in Europe.
- Iron Dome protects short -range missiles
- range: up to 70 km
- success rate: around 90 %
- Costs per catch floor: $ 40,000 to $ 50,000
The discussion about airspace defense and security in Europe is more relevant than ever. Jens Spahn makes it clear that it is time to strengthen the European defense systems and not only talk about security in response to current developments, but also to act accordingly. In these stormy times, an Iron Dome Europe, which protects the European population across generations, could only be a first step in the right direction.
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