Sea shield activated: How Israel’s navy used India-developed missile tech to stop Iran’s drones

Israel-Iran Conflict: For the first time, the Israeli Navy deployed its new Barak Magen air defence system in combat, intercepting eight Iranian drones over the Mediterranean. The successful intercept, led by Sa’ar 6-class warships, marks a shift in Israel’s maritime defence posture amid an escalating conflict with Iran. Developed by Israel Aerospace Industries, the system integrates advanced radar and long-range interceptors to defend offshore assets. Its use underscores Israel’s growing reliance on naval air defences to counter precision drone attacks from Iran and its allies.