David's Sling

'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."

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A David's Sling interceptor launching during the Israel-Hamas war; illustrative.
IAF takes possession of David's Sling air defense system

After shooting down Iranian ballistic missile in June, David's Sling carries out new drills

Both the Defense Ministry and David Sling manufacturer, Rafael, refused to discuss the exact scenarios due to information security considerations.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Laptop and source code on the screen composing flag of Iran.

'The hunt has begun': Iran-linked hackers put bounties for info on Israeli air defense developers

The release of information is part of a broader series of bounties, threats, and doxing.

|ByMICHAEL STARR, MATHILDA HELLER
A fundamental key to the success of Israel’s air defense lies in the multilayered defense system that many countries around the world are trying to copy. Here, rockets fired by Hezbollah are intercepted by the Iron Dome air defense system over the Upper Galilee last August.

Israel's battle-tested air defenses 'exceeded expectations' in Iran war, missile defense chief says

MILITARY AFFAIRS: Iron Dome, Arrow, and David's Sling got their 'combat proven' stamp during the war with Iran. Now, the director of the Israel Missile Defense Organization explains what's next.

|ByDEAN SHMUEL ELMAS/GLOBES/TNS

Iran’s obsession with Israeli air defense is showing - analysis

Iran’s regime media claims that Israel’s use of David’s Sling represents a failure of the Iron Dome, a claim that is not backed up by any evidence from Tehran.

MAY 15, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from the city of Ashkelon, Israel May 11, 2023

Iran testing drones on Ukrainian civilians for future use on Israel -Ukraine

"Today hundreds of Iranian drones are undergoing 'test runs' on our land, killing civilians," said the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.

OCTOBER 21, 2022ByMICHAEL STARR
A drone is launched during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on August 25, 2022.

US Army fires first Iron Dome interceptor in test

Our intent is not to have them "parked in a parking garage" – head of the US Army's air and missile defense modernization effort Brig.-Gen. Brian Gibson.

AUGUST 23, 2021ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Iron Dome

Israel's unified system guards against various threats

The IAF’s aerial defense operation managed to create a new formation that controls the three systems combined.

DECEMBER 15, 2020ByUDI SHAHAM
Iron Dome missile test

Did Israel withdraw from Swiss air-defense tender due to U.S. pressure?

Rafael Advanced Defense System's David's Sling was a top contender...until they failed to bid.

MAY 17, 2019ByANNA AHRONHEIM
The David's Sling air defense system intercepts target during flight test

Israel, U.S. complete successful David Sling tests

Tests of an advanced version of system were carried out in southern Israel.

MARCH 20, 2019ByANNA AHRONHEIM
A David's Sling interceptor missile is fired during a test, March 19th, 2019

Where's David’s Sling and why wasn't it used to intercept Iran's missiles?

Missile defense system hasn’t been used since it failed to intercept Syrian missiles last year.

JANUARY 23, 2019ByANNA AHRONHEIM
David's Sling interceptor

Second David's Sling missile fell in Syria without hitting target

Israel to boost missile defense spending by NIS 30 billion over next 10 years

JULY 25, 2018ByANNA AHRONHEIM
The launching system is seen on an inactive version of Israel's air defense system, David's Sling, jointly developed with the United States, at a media event during a joint exercise between the two counties in Hatzor air base near Tel Aviv February 25, 2016

IDF's Top five military achievements of 2017

On Land, on Sea and in the air, the IDF continues to dominate the region with its military advantage.

DECEMBER 28, 2017ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Iron dome, F-16s and Israeli Navy fleet

David's Sling air defense shield to be fully operational in Israel in early April

Missile-defense system completes comprehensive protective umbrella against aerial threats.

MARCH 21, 2017ByANNA AHRONHEIM
The David's Sling interceptor