Iron Dome

Israel-Hamas war: Meet the IDF troops keeping the Iron Dome running

The Iron Dome air defense system has intercepted more than 2,000 rockets and mortars since the Hamas attack on October 7. Here are the men and women who make the system hum every day.

IDF has hit 15,000 targets in Gaza since start of war

It's still unclear the scope of Hamas's defeat as more information comes out.

Israel's interception of Houthi missile is first use of cutting-edge Arrow 3 defense system

The system does not use any explosives but rather relies purely on the damage done by interception. The Arrow 2, by contrast, carries a warhead that destroys the missile using an explosive charge. 

9,500 rockets fired on Israel since war started 'substantial’ reduction since ground invasion

The IDF said that to date 12% of Hamas rockets, or around 900, have fallen in Gaza.

Sky Guardians: The Iron Dome's month of miracle defenses - opinion

The Iron Dome received the Israel Defense Prize in 2012 and in recognition of his work, Gold was invited to light a torch in the 2015 annual Independence Day ceremony. 

By TIRAN GOLDSTEIN-TWEG
08/11/2023

Israel set for massive Iron Dome build-up in US $14 billion aid package - report

As per the report, the package would also include funds for some 14,000 interceptors, giving the IDF the ability to operate "conservatively, 25 new batteries" across Israel.

Did Israel's Arrow missile interception transform the Middle East? - analysis

Iron Dome has gotten most of the media coverage for the last decade, but the Arrow is the top tier of Israel's missile shield.

US to begin producing missiles for Iron Dome in 2025

A budget of $33 million has been earmarked to establish a production facility in Arkansas.

By WALLA!
30/10/2023

Israel's Ashdod port toils under shadow of rockets

"We would advise that vessels wait further offshore than ordinarily given the risk of collateral damage at sea," according to a maritime security company representative.

By REUTERS
25/10/2023

US to send two Iron Dome systems back to Israel - sources

The White House on Monday said it expected to fulfill additional security requests from Israel as quickly as possible.

By REUTERS
19/10/2023
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