Method and system for detecting and determining successful interception of missiles

A method for the detection and determination of the success of interception of incoming missiles, used in conjunction with a defense weapon system capable of identifying and tracking incoming missiles and interceptors, the method comprising:

• providing at least one of a plurality of sensing units, each unit comprising:
• an optical sensor capable of detecting optical signals within a predetermined range;
• tracking means coupled to the optical sensor capable of tracking an intercepting missile or an incoming missile;
• processing means for processing optical input detected by the optical sensor and analyzing the optical input to identify an optical signature and determine detonation of interceptor or incoming missile;
• communicating means for communicating data between the sensing unit and the defense weapon system;
• control means for controlling the tracking means, the processing means and the communicating data;
• tracking an interceptor or an incoming missile;
• identifying optical signature of a suspected interception event;
• determining the occurrence of a successful interception in the existence of a predefined set of criteria.