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Iron Beam, Iron Dome combine forces in Defense Ministry drill

The exercise focused on coordinating Iron Beam and Iron Dome against multiple aerial threats, with drones appearing to be the primary target.

The Defense Ministry conducted a joint drill in which the Iron Beam laser defense and the Iron Dome interceptor-based defense systems were used together to combat a multi-threat scenario. June 29, 2026.
Flags flutter in front of a radom of the "Arrow Weapon System for Germany" pictured in Annaburg, Germany, December 3, 2025.

Mysterious drone over Germany’s Arrow 3 battery may open door for Rafael, Elbit laser deal

Iranian Kurdish fighters from the Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK) take part in a training session at a base on the outskirts of Erbil, Iraq February 12, 2026.

Katz's position on Mossad's Kurds vs Iranian regime plan unclear after conflicting statements

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

Israel expects new air defense orders from Europe due to growing concerns over Russian threat


Houthis target Tel Aviv, surrounding areas in overnight missile attack

The missile was intercepted outside Israeli airspace by the IDF 'Arrow' aerial defense system, according to the IDF, causing loud booms and debris to fall.

 The Arrow 3 air defense system, used for the first time on November 9, 2023, to intercept a missile fired at Eilat by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.

How did a Houthi missile evade Israeli and American hi-tech radar? - analysis

It is still unclear whether the missile was detected in time and why the Arrow system did not intercept it as planned.

  A Ghadr 1 class Shahab 3 long range missile is launched during a test from an unknown location in central Iran September 28, 2009.

US and Israel boost defense ties with key tech meetings

US and Israeli defense leaders met in Washington to enhance technological cooperation and discuss key military systems.

 US, Israeli delegations meet in Washington to talk technological cooperation during war.

As Hezbollah ramps up attacks, Iran proxies itch to strike Israel - analysis

Iran is watching and learning from Israel’s responses. It is likely that Tehran is mobilizing other proxies to increase attacks on Israel. 

 A war between Israel and Iran (illustrative)

Israel, Germany officials meet to discuss production of Arrow 3

The working meeting was the first of its kind to be held, the ministry said, adding that it occurred symbolically during the week of Holocaust Remembrance Day.

 Officials from the Israeli Defense Ministry and their German counterparts convened in a joint meeting at Israel Airospace Industry (IAI) to discuss the Arrow 3 Weapon System production for Germany. May 9, 2024.

US Marines official: Nearly half of drones IDF shoots down are its own

Since the IDF has one of the world's most advanced integrated air defense systems, if this is an issue for Israel’s military, it is likely to be an issue for other militaries worldwide.

A drone is seen over the border between Israel and Gaza in June

US Christians should push for a US-Israel strategic and moral victory over terror - opinion

American Christians should speak boldly and ask our leaders to ensure that Israel and the US may continue to collectively enjoy a victory over terror that is strategic and moral.

 SPEAKER MIKE Johnson stands in the US House of Representatives ahead of President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address in 2023.

Should Iran be afraid of Israel's long-range attack capabilities? - analysis

In the event of an all-out war, the damage Israel will cause to those countries that attack it is tens of times greater than their ability to harm Israel.

 The Iron Dome air defense missile systems is seen during operational trials conducted following the conclusion Operation Shield and Arrow on May 14, 2023

Arrow intercepts missile in Red Sea headed towards Eilat

The Israeli military earlier said its "Arrow" aerial defense system had intercepted a surface-to-surface missile in the Red Sea area on Friday.

 AN ARROW 3 ballistic missile interceptor is seen during its test launch near Ashdod in 2015.

Raytheon tests new kill vehicle to destroy ballistic missile in space

The US defense industry firm Raytheon's exoatmospheric kill vehicle (EKV) was successful in a test to destroy a ballistic missile in space, similar to Israel's Arrow-3.

 Interception of EKV