Israeli air defence system

'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.
An Iranian missile is launched during a military exercise at an undisclosed location in Iran, August 20, 2025

Iran steps up missile upgrades with Russian help amid strike fears

US President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

US President Donald Trump says he told Netanyahu Iron Dome is 'US tech' in Davos speech

IDF spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin is seen in a switch-over ceremony in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 27, 2025

IDF spokesperson reassures public, no changes to home front instructions amid US-Iran tensions


Iron Dome tech failure let in Gaza rockets - IDF probe

The IDF said that its rocket defense unit quickly noted and dealt with the technical issue and restored full effectiveness.

 Iron dome anti-missile system fires interception missiles as rockets fired from the Gaza Strip to Israel, as it seen from Sderot, on May 2, 2023.

Israel signs $400m. deal to sell Greece anti-tank Spike missiles

The announced deal comes shortly after a similar deal for Israel to provide Finland with the David's Sling air defense system.

 The Spike anti-tank missile, made by Israeli defense contractor Rafael.

Rafael's SPYDER defense system evolves to shoot down ballistic missile threats

Rafael and its customers researched and analyzed the lessons learned from recent and ongoing armed conflicts involving extensive use of tactical ballistic missiles.

SPYDER quick reaction air defense system of Indian Air Force firing a Derby missile

Can Patriots help change the course of the Ukraine war? - analysis

Reports this week that the US is considering sending Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine represent a major and important step.

Patriot missile defense system is seen at Sliac Airport, in Sliac, near Zvolen, Slovakia, May 6, 2022.

Gantz: Iran conducted 16 separate attacks in past 5 years in the Gulf and Red Sea

“We are reminded that war is not a distant reality and that countries must be able to build their capabilities and defend themselves."

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

Netanyahu-Putin friendship could be harmful to Israel-Ukraine ties, Zelensky suggests

The Ukrainian president "wouldn't like" to see Israel balancing its diplomacy between Ukraine and Russia, he told the NYT's DealBook Summit.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R)

Israel successfully tests naval Iron Dome air missile defense system

The C-Dome is an advanced configuration of Israel's Iron Dome air defense system and is operated from the four Sa’ar 6 Magen-class corvettes that have been received by the Navy in the last two years.

 The Israel Navy and Defense Ministry are seen testing C-Dome, the country's new naval-based air defense system based on the Iron Dome.

Zelensky says Netanyahu to consider air defense systems for Ukraine - report

The Ukrainian Prime Minister also said that Netanyahu will consider the request and will "deal with this issue as soon as possible."

 Iron dome anti-missile system fires interception missiles as rockets fired from the Gaza Strip to Israel, in Ashkelon on August 7, 2022.

Stray missiles: What Ukraine, Poland can learn from Israel - analysis

Israel has long had to deal with not only missile threats from terror groups, but also the problem of stray air defense missiles fired by the Syrian regime.

People watch S-300 air defense missile systems launching missiles during the Keys to the Sky competition at the International Army Games 2017 at the Ashuluk shooting range outside Astrakhan, Russia, August 5, 2017.

Gantz speaks with Ukrainian counterpart

A spokesperson at the Defense Ministry confirmed the call, telling The Jerusalem Post that the short phone call between the two was a positive discussion.

 Defense Minister and leader of the National Unity Party Benny Gantz at a faction meeting of the National Unity Party at the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem on November 6, 2022.