Israel Iron Dome

Rafael in talks to set up Iron Dome interceptor production line in India - report

Rafael currently produces the system’s interceptors at one of its plants in northern Israel, and last year a missile production line also began operating in the US in partnership with Raytheon.

The logo of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is pictured at Eurosatory in Villepinte, near Paris, France June 13, 2022
US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft are parked at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026.

JD Vance is wrong on US aid to Israel - here is what he failed to tell Americans - opinion

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

Rimon wins $4 million Iron Dome contracts, boosting Israel’s defense supply chain

Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from the city of Ashkelon, Israel, October 9, 2023.

It's time for Israel to walk away from US military aid - opinion


How did Iron Dome's strategic depth transform Israel's defense?

No other country has been subjected to the sort of missile threats Israel faces and no other country has really created an integrated multi-layered air defense system like Israel has.

A MUNICIPAL worker sits at the entrance to a damaged house after a rocket fired from Gaza landed in Sderot, February 2009.

Iron Dome developers set the record straight on its evolution

Marking 10 years since Iron Dome’s first operational interception, leading figures in developing the missile defense system set the record straight on its evolution

IDF SOLDIERS near The Iron Dome anti-missile system near Ashkelon, 2011.

The Iron Dome faced challenges this week: How did it do?

Assessing the damage

THE IRON DOME air defense system fires interceptor missiles over Ashkelon on Sunday.

What makes Iron Dome so important to Israelis?

Every shekel invested in projects such as the Iron Dome air defense system helps to solidify the basic commitment of the state toward its citizens.

AN IRON DOME battery is seen near Ashkelon in June 2015.

U.S. pledges record $705 million in missile defense aid to Israel

“I thank our great friend the United States, which has invested $6.5 billion to defend the skies of the State of Israel. We are grateful for the assistance."

Iron Dome launcher fires an interceptor rocket

IDF's Top five military achievements of 2017

On Land, on Sea and in the air, the IDF continues to dominate the region with its military advantage.

Iron dome, F-16s and Israeli Navy fleet

Iron Dome intercepts missile fired from Gaza to Israel

Israel fires back with tanks and aircraft fire on Gaza Strip. Sirens mark second rocket fire attempt of the day.

Iron Dome

Israel to test fire anti-missile system.... in Alaska

Arrow-3 ICBM to be tested off Kodiak Island and will face targets simulating Iranian ballistic missiles.

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

For or against US aid?

The question that surfaces is whether taking aid is really the best way to leverage the US alliance to overcome the burgeoning Iranian Islamic revolution that has set the Middle East ablaze.

An iron dome launches rockets to intercept incoming rockets from Gaza on Tuesday.

Herzog blames Netanyahu for White House rejection of increased missile defense funding

Herzog calls for committee to be formed to investigate "Netanyahu's decision making process when it comes to national security."

PM Netanyahu and President Barack Obama meet in the White House last week