Israel missile defense

Despite restricting Israeli defense firms, Macron flew to Syria on jet equipped with Elbit system

France has restricted Israeli defense firms, yet Macron’s jet relied on Elbit’s DIRCM system as he became the first Western leader to meet Syria’s new president and discuss regional tensions.

An airplane carrying French President Emmanuel Macron arrives at Esenboga Airport ahead of the 36th NATO Summit held in Ankara, Turkey, July 7, 2026
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems's SPYDER air defense system

Romania buys Israeli air defense system in Rafael’s biggest deal ever

A David's Sling interceptor launching during the Israel-Hamas war; illustrative.

Switzerland opens talks on Israeli air defense system amid Patriot delays

Finnish-Israeli defense industry seminar, May 2026

Finland hosts large Israeli defense delegation for two-day seminar


Trump opposes framework of Israel defense aid due to‘slippery slope’

Worries over 'slippery slope' in congressional use of Budget Control Act loophole.

The David's Sling interceptor

Poland to buy Israeli-made Patriot missiles

The deal with US defense contractor Raytheon, which would see Poland buy eight Patriot missile defense systems, is expected to be finalized in November of this year.

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems’ C-Dome system, a sea-based version of the Iron Dome anti-rocket battery, fires from an Israeli Navy missile ship

10 Israeli defense companies set to exhibit at Paris Air Show

Israeli defense exports to Europe totaled $1.8 billion in 2016, out of Israel's total of $6.5 billion in defense exports.

A "Bird Eye-650" Long Endurance mini-UAV system developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is displayed at the Unmanned Vehicles Conference 2015 on November 9, 2015, in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv

Israeli defense company unveils 5th-generation Spike missile

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems says the missile is designed for use against new modern targets with a low signature and time-sensitive characteristics.

Spike LR II system

Israel's defense ties with India booming like never before

Military and industry partners see win-win situation for both Israel and India.

Israel Navy missile ship patrols near Tamar gas field‏

Israel Navy gets upgrade with advanced radar system

Navy to receive total of 11 systems as part of ongoing upgrades to fleet.

ALPHA RADAR is seen on an Israel Navy Sa’ar-4.5 missile ship

Israeli firm inks historic $2 billion defense deal with India

Israel has been supplying India with various weapons systems, missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles over the last few years, making India one of Israel’s largest buyer of military hardware.

 IAI's MRSAM missle during a test in June 2016

WATCH: First Spike missile launch from unmanned Israeli Navy vehicle

The unmanned Protector surface vehicle, developed by Rafael System, is used to protect the country's coast.

Israeli Navy's Protector "unmanned surface vehicle" ship

WASHINGTON WATCH: Netanyahu's costly blunders

Netanyahu wanted to increase Israel’s annual military assistance from the current $3.1b. to $5b. in a 10-year aid deal, not including missile defense funding.

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems’ C-Dome system, a sea-based version of the Iron Dome anti-rocket battery, fires from an Israeli Navy missile ship

Herzog blames Netanyahu for White House rejection of increased missile defense funding

Herzog calls for committee to be formed to investigate "Netanyahu's decision making process when it comes to national security."

PM Netanyahu and President Barack Obama meet in the White House last week