Israeli air defence system

Czech Republic in talks for Israeli air defense systems, foreign minister says

During a press conference with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, Macinka said the Czechs were looking at the Spyder, Arrow, and other defense systems.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Petr Macinka and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar hold a joint press conference in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 14, 2026.
A US Air Force F-35 fighter jet flies overhead during the "Salute to America" Independence Day celebration on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2026.

Turkey could work around US limits to F-35 if sale happens, Israeli defense officials stress

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems's SPYDER air defense system

Romania buys Israeli air defense system in Rafael’s biggest deal ever

A DJI Mini 3 drone flies above the ground on February 8, 2026 in Radstock, England.

Growing Hezbollah drone threat shows Israel's innovation race is in its infancy - analysis


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.

US demands some production of Arrow 3 for Germany take place in America - report

As the US was a part of the development of the Arrow 3 system, their approval of the deal between Israel and Germany is required.

 Israel's Arrow 3 interceptor.

Gantz: Israel doesn't have production capacity to supply air defense systems to Ukraine

Israel has sent Ukraine humanitarian aid as well as medical equipment but refuses to send over any weaponry that can be deemed as lethal weaponry.

 Iron dome anti-missile system fires interception missiles as rockets fired from the Gaza Strip to Israel, on August 6, 2022.

Gantz speaks with American counterpart on Arrow 3 after Berlin moves forward

If the US allows Germany to procure the system, it would be the largest defense deal in Israeli history.

 Israel's Arrow 3 interceptor.