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."

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

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

 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


Pentagon budget requests $146 million for Israel defense support

US Missile Defense Agency's fiscal 2017 budget request includes $103.8 m. for Israeli cooperative programs, down from $267.6 m. in fiscal 2016, plus $42 m. for Iron Dome, down from $55 m.

David's Sling

La fronde, la flèche et le dôme

Après Arrow et Dôme de fer, la Fronde de David est le dernier volet d’un système élaboré de défense antimissile à trois niveaux qui frôle parfois la science-fiction

Test réussi pour la fronde de David

Ya'alon: David's Sling defense system may not be operational in time due to lack of budget

Defense minister notes that terrorists in Gaza have amassed 10,000 rockets; IAF chief: Air Force is quietly fighting a "war between the wars."

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon 370