Missile shields or defence shields are intended to protect the airspace of countries from enemies. The Iron Dome of Israel is a recurrent defence shield that is recurrently in news now.
Important Missile Shields Around the World
| Missile Defence Systems | Country |
| THAAD | USA |
| S – 400 | Russia |
| NASAMS | USA |
| Ballistic Missile Defence | India |
| SPYDER | Israel |
| DAVID’S SLING | Israel |
Source: The Hindu