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Iron Beam, Iron Dome combine forces in Defense Ministry drill

The exercise focused on coordinating Iron Beam and Iron Dome against multiple aerial threats, with drones appearing to be the primary target.

The Defense Ministry conducted a joint drill in which the Iron Beam laser defense and the Iron Dome interceptor-based defense systems were used together to combat a multi-threat scenario. June 29, 2026.
Flags flutter in front of a radom of the "Arrow Weapon System for Germany" pictured in Annaburg, Germany, December 3, 2025.

Mysterious drone over Germany’s Arrow 3 battery may open door for Rafael, Elbit laser deal

Iranian Kurdish fighters from the Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK) take part in a training session at a base on the outskirts of Erbil, Iraq February 12, 2026.

Katz's position on Mossad's Kurds vs Iranian regime plan unclear after conflicting statements

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

Israel expects new air defense orders from Europe due to growing concerns over Russian threat


Israel accomplished 'revolutions' in drone and air defense systems during Iran War

The number of drone flight hours connected with the Iran War was six times longer than the normal amount of hours for an entire standard year.

 Israeli air defense systems operating during the war with Iran.

'Baptism by fire': IDF Arrow Unit official shares insight into operations during Iran war

"If you told me five years ago that we would experience launches of this magnitude and frequency, I would've never believed you," said Lieutenant S.

 Missiles launched from Iran are intercepted as seen from Tel Aviv, Israel, June 18, 2025.

Why is Israel unable to create airtight defense against Iran's missile barrages? - explainer

Despite Israel's advanced defense, large barrages, mobile launchers, and other tactics make intercepting 100% of Iranian missiles impossible.

Wreckage from an Iranian missile impact in central Israel, June 22, 2025.

Israel faces missile interceptor shortage amid Iran strikes, US official tells WSJ

Since the beginning of Operation Rising Lion, the US Defense Department has increased the number of missile defense systems stationed in the region.

 Missiles launched from Iran are intercepted as seen from Tel Aviv, Israel, June 18, 2025.

Half of Houthis' ballistic missile launches to Israel have failed, report finds

Around 50% of ballistic missiles that were fired by the Houthi terror group in Yemen since the resuming of fighting in Gaza have failed, according to Israeli officials.

The first of two Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors is launched during a successful intercept test

How much did it cost the US to intercept the missile launched from Yemen to Israel?

The US has positioned a THAAD missile battery in Israel to reinforce the Israeli Arrow system, and the two intercepted yesterday's barrage from Yemen.

 A US Army Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon system is seen on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, October 26, 2017.

IDF shoots down Houthi ballistic missile, Katz vows retaliation

Katz threatens to assassinate group’s leaders •IDF fighting continues in Gaza • Israel buys more Arrow air defense missiles.

 A man holds up a gun, as Houthi supporters rally to commemorate ten Houthi fighters killed by the US Navy in the Red Sea, in Sanaa, Yemen January 5, 2024

Israel, Germany move toward 2025 delivery of Arrow missile defense system

Progress comes amidst German ban on sales of arms to Israel

 The Arrow 3 air defense system, used for the first time on November 9, 2023, to intercept a missile fired at Eilat by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.

Israel faces potential shortage of interceptor missiles amid Iran threats

Stroul also noted that the US cannot indefinitely sustain supply efforts for both Ukraine and Israel, as resources are reaching a critical limit.

 An Arrow II missile interceptor is displayed in front of journalists at an Israeli air defence command in the Palmahim military base south of Tel Aviv May 12, 2011.

'Defense is more expensive than offense': The cost of Iran's missile attack and Israel's defense

The unwritten rule is that the interceptor missile always costs more than the missile being intercepted.

 People stand around apparent remains of a ballistic missile lying in the desert, following an attack by Iran on Israel, near the southern city of Arad, Israel October 2, 2024.