Air Defense

'Target down'

Watch: IDF intercepts dozens of Houthi missiles and over 100 UAVs

Most of the 40 missiles and 100 of the 320 UAVs launched by Houthis at Israel in recent months have been intercepted, IDF announces.

Interception over playground - without a siren

Tzur Hadassah residents voice concerns after rocket debris fell into a playground with no prior warning.

US initiates $5.2 billion strengthening of Israel's air defenses

Defense Min. Dir. Gen. Maj. Gen. (Res.) Eyal Zamir and Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment William LaPlante have completed the exchange of letters initiating the implementation of a special emergency aid package totaling $5.2 billion to strengthen Israel's air defense system.

Advanced interception technologies to counter UAVs displayed

A first-of-its-kind trial was held yesterday (Monday) to identify and demonstrate new capabilities for intercepting Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.

Running low:

Israel facing looming air defense shortage

A new report brings to light the toll of more than a year of continual interceptor use for both Israel and the USA.

US to deliver ballistic missile interceptor batteries to Israel

For the first time, in preparation for threats from Iran, the US will deploy a THAAD air defense system in Israel to intercept long-range ballistic missiles.

Report:

Russia delivering advanced air defenses to Iran at its request

Iranian officials quoted by The New York Times confirm that Russia has begun delivering advanced air defense and radar equipment to Iran, after officials in Tehran asked the Kremlin for the arms.

Air Defense:

'There are no magic solutions'

The IDF has intercepted more than a hundred UAVs over the course of the war, but there is still work to be done.

Confirmed:

Iranian missile found in Hezbollah facility

The IDF has confirmed that the facility storing the missiles represented a threat to Israeli aircraft.

Air defense advancement:

Advanced 'All in One' system successfully tested

New configuration for RAFAEL's SPYDER air defense system, called 'All in One,' features an integrated radar, electro-optical launcher, advanced control and command system, and PYTHON and Derby interceptors, all mounted on a single platform.

Watch: Naval flagship fitted with famous Air Dome defense system

Israel’s most advanced naval flagship carrier now has the ability to destroy incoming missiles from enemy warships.

Israel, Gulf states to join arms following Biden's visit?

The Saudis and Bahrain have voiced interested in Israel's advanced air defense systems and are looking for US security guarantees.

South Korea to build 'Iron Dome' to defend against North Korea

$2.6 billion project will be modelled on idea behind Israel's Iron Dome air defense system.

Iran's presents newest UAV: The 'Gaza' drone

As operation Guardian of the Walls ends, Israelis may have another Gaza to worry about.

First Israeli air-to-air missile with range of over 100 km

In a test series held earlier this week, Rafael completed the development of the ground-based Air Defense version of I-Derby ER missile.

Israeli invention provides aircraft missile defense

Lightweight system adapted to each aircraft deals with multiple threats simultaneously; can be reeled back to plane or discarded.

I stand corrected:

Technological placebos and defensive postures

Readers respond to yesterday's headline touting air defense as 'Answer to Hezbollah'.

Israeli Planes Missile-Proofed with C-MUSIC

A new system will protect civilian aircraft from shoulder-fired missiles. Sinai terrorists a known threat.

U.S.: Defense Drill with Israel 'a Great Success'

IAF officer says joint air defense drill sends a deterrent message to "the other side," presumably Iran.

Joint Military Drill Boosts Israel's Confidence

U.S. and Israel joint military drill has defense officials sounding confident with regard to IDF's air defense capabilities