Iron Dome

'Best air defense system': Rafael chairman discusses Israel's preparedness for possible Iran attack

When asked whether Israelis should feel reassured about interception capabilities, Steinitz reaffirmed that "Israel has the best air defense system in the world, and it is only improving."

A David's Sling interceptor launching during the Israel-Hamas war; illustrative.
(Illustrative) Iron dome anti-missile system fires interception missiles as rockets fired from the Gaza Strip to Israel, in Ashkelon on August 7, 2022.

Rimon wins $4 million Iron Dome contracts, boosting Israel’s defense supply chain

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ice Breaker weapons system (Illustrative).

Rafael to showcase wide range of surface-to-air defense capabilities at 2026 Singapore Airshow

OMAR ETZION as Trump with his Board of Peace.

'I don’t know s***': Trump invites Vecna and Freddy Krueger to Board of Peace on Eretz Nehederet


Faulty systems or surprise: Why hasn't IAF intercepted missiles aimed at central Israel? - analysis

Recent strikes into central Israel hint that Iran has refined its attack strategy, leveraging both direct launches and supplying missiles to Yemen's Houthis.

 The scene where a Ballistic missile fired from Yemen hit a playground and caused damage in Jaffa, on December 21, 2024

Iron Dome of wildfires: Israeli start-up offers revolutionary solution

FireDome's technology not only provides a fast and efficient solution to forest fires but can also be critical in cases of fires caused by interceptors and UAV or rocket crashes in open areas.

 Iron Dome of Wildfires - Israeli Start-up

'Naval Iron Dome has proven effective': Chevron CEO discusses Hezbollah attacks on gas works

The natural gas production platforms have been shut down multiple downs since the start of the war last year.

 Sitting duck? A view of the Leviathan gas field from the air.

IDF's air defense too weak, land forces lack independence, sources say

Land forces too dependent on air support and lack sufficient volumes of vehicles to move them from defensive lines to forward attack lines.

The Israel Missile Defense Organization conducts live-fire intercept tests of the David's Sling weapon system

Greece in talks to develop €2 billion Iron Dome system with Israel

Greece is keen to invest in its defenses to keep up with its NATO ally and historic rival Turkey, which is also developing its own air defenses, despite some improvement in relations.

 An Iron Dome launcher fires an interceptor missile as rockets are fired from Gaza, in Sderot, Israel, May 10, 2023.

Rocket barrage triggers sirens across central Israel, targeting Tel Aviv's Iron Dome battery

Hezbollah also said it launched rockets at an Israeli naval base west of Haifa.

 Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system operates for interceptions as rockets are launched from Lebanon towards Israel, amid cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, as seen from Haifa, Israel, September 23, 2024.

After Iron Dome: Amir Peretz's vision realized with new aerial project

Establishing a factory in record time amidst war: Just seven months after the board's approval, the Israel aerospace industries inaugurates a new electronics manufacturing plant in Ofakim.

 Inauguration of the Electronics Manufacturing Plant in Ofakim

Several people wounded by shrapnel after rocket sirens sound in the Galilee

Pictures and videos from the scene show serious damage to several buildings and vehicles, with shrapnel damage present across the area.

A direct hit to a house in the Lower Galilee, no casualties, 23 September 2024

Israel faces potential shortage of interceptor missiles amid Iran threats

Stroul also noted that the US cannot indefinitely sustain supply efforts for both Ukraine and Israel, as resources are reaching a critical limit.

 An Arrow II missile interceptor is displayed in front of journalists at an Israeli air defence command in the Palmahim military base south of Tel Aviv May 12, 2011.

Arms embargoes on Israel dangerous, looking towards Ukraine in comparison - opinion

To appreciate the importance of the Iron Dome to Israel’s well-being, one need only look at the other war zone in the news lately, there’s no Iron Dome in Ukraine.

 FRENCH PRESIDENT Emmanuel Macron addresses the UN General Assembly last month. He has called for a halt in arms deliveries to Israel, the writer notes.