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


Israel's 'Protective Dome' system successfully tested on naval vessel

The naval defense system based on Iron Dome was tested against rockets, cruise missiles and UAVs.

 "Protective Dome" system tested on the INS Magen

Selling the Iron Dome? Everything you need to know about Israel's air defense market

While foreign policy matters for defense sales, there is often a misunderstanding of how costly and complex modern air defenses are and how countries go about acquiring them.

 IRON DOME interceptors destroy rockets launched from the Gaza Strip toward Israel in the skies over Ashkelon in May.

Lockheed-Sikorsky to begin production of CH-53K helicopters for Israel

The US-based defense company said that the first four of 12 aircraft have begun production after a letter of offer and acceptance was signed late last year.

 A Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion helicopter is seen at the ILA Air Show in Berlin, Germany, April 25, 2018.

Israel's Arrow system intercepts target simulating Iranian missile

Defense Minister Benny Gantz said: We equip the State of Israel with the capabilities to defend itself against developing threats.

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

Dr. Danny Gold: The man leading Israel's charge for new weaponry

Gold, who has two PhDs in Electronic Engineering and Business Management, began his role in the Defense Ministry’s Directorate of Research and Development in 2016.

 Head of MAFAT Danny Gold

IAI extends air defense capabilities for longer range, ballistic threats

“The Barak system was operationally proven against countless threats, including some of the most challenging ones today."

Barak ER Launching in Trial

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

Female IDF officer downed 2 aerial threats in 2 weeks receives award

The appreciation certificate was presented to Na'aman and her Patriot battery that intercepted a Syrian Sukhoi-22 fighter plane that crossed into Israeli airspace on July 24, 2018.

Captain Or Na'aman receives an award for her battalion's achievements, August 8 2018

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.

CULTURAL PRISM: What to know about the Israeli-Syrian escalation

A step-by-step guide to the recent escalations up north.

An Israeli F-16 fighter jet