Israel missile defense

Germany on its way to getting Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system

While it may take awhile before an Iron Dome battery will be deployed on German soil, Germany sees Israeli missile defense as the best bet against hostile Russian activity.

 The Iron Dome air defense missile systems is seen during operational trials conducted following the conclusion Operation Shield and Arrow on May 14, 2023
An Iron Dome anti-missile battery is stationed near the Israeli-Syrian border,, in the Golan Heights, northern Israel, on January 3, 2020.

Rafael, Aurelius to build Iron Dome components at former Volkswagen plant in Germany's Lower Saxony

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

Estonia eyes Israel's David Sling for missile defense against Russia

A Finnish soldier participates during the military exercise Aurora 23 in the harbour in Oskarshamn, Sweden on May 2, 2023

Finland's Israel policy might be driven by upcoming elections, expert tells 'Post' - interview


Israel needs 360 degrees of air defense to stop Iran: defense expert

Uzi Rubin, ‘father’ of the Arrow, gives Israel mixed grade at confronting existential challenges

Israel, US carry out successful test of Arrow-3 missile over Alaska

Iron Dome's success may inadvertently weaken Israeli deterrence - experts

Iron Dome's 90 percent intercept rate encourages complacency among Israeli leaders while enticing her enemies to strike harder.

Iron Dome testing

Israel unveils Rafael's new advanced bunker buster missile, 'Rocks'

The air-to-surface missile can be fired from a significant standoff range, reducing exposure of the aircraft.

The "Rocks" system deployed on an F-16 fighter jet

IAI and India ink $93 million deal for additional missile deliveries

The medium range surface-to-air missiles will protect India from enemy aircrafts.

 IAI's MRSAM missle during a test in June 2016

Analysis: IDF’s new missile corps will revolutionize how Israel wages war

Years from now, it will also likely be looked at as one of the most significant decisions Avigdor Liberman will have made as Israel’s defense minister.

An Israeli mobile artillery unit fires during a combined forces drill in Shizafon military base, near Eilat in southern Israel June 7, 2016

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

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

IRGC commander says Iran's missile production has increased three-fold

“In the past we had to do a lot of explaining to various bodies for our actions but it’s not like that anymore.”

Iranian-made Emad missile is displayed during a ceremony marking the 37th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, in Tehran February 11, 2016.

Israel's IAI announces innovative aerial defense system

The ELL-8270 is a cheap, effective, "decoy" designed to protect aircraft from surface-to-air missiles.

An illustrative representation of ELL-8270 air defense system.

Israeli and American troops gear up for joint 12-day Juniper Cobra drill

The ninth annual Juniper Cobra drill scheduled to take place from March 4-15, will be the largest IDF and US European Command joint exercise taking place this year.

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Israel successfully carries out Arrow-3 test

Third times a charm! Flight trial carried out after two prior were called off due to discovered flaws

Israeli Air Force receives Arrow-3 ballistic interceptors in formal transfer ceremony.