Iron Dome

The Iron Dome is partly made in Arkansas, this lawmaker went to see it work

Rep. Aaron Pilkington came with a delegation of state legislators. He went home arguing that the US-Israel relationship already runs through his own district.

Arkansas lawmaker Rep. Aaron Pilkington.
IAF Iron Dome missile intercepts fragment from Iranian ballistic missile fired towards Jordan, July 19, 2026.

Iron Dome shoots down Iranian missile fragments fired at Jordan

Drone being remotely controlled

Israeli startup raises $36 million to build world's first ‘Iron Dome for drone swarms’

The logo of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is pictured at Eurosatory in Villepinte, near Paris, France June 13, 2022

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


Israel sent Iron Dome to UAE during Iran war, Huckabee confirms

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee confirmed that Israel sent Iron Dome batteries to the UAE during the Iran war, marking a major step in cooperation between the two countries.

United States Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, confirmed that Israel has sent Iron Dome technology to use in defense against Iranian attacks during an interview at Tel Aviv University conference. May 12, 2026.

UAE targeted Iran's Lavan Island refinery during secret attacks against Islamic regime - report

The Emirati government didn't publicly confirm its participation in the strikes against Iran, which were done before the current ceasefire started.

An Emirates air force F16 performs a diplsy flight at Al-Maktoum International Airport during the Dubai Airshow 2025 in Dubai on November 17, 2025

Noam Bettan prepares for Eurovision as Hezbollah drone strike targets Iron Dome

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Noam Bettan poses for a picture in Neve Ilan, near Jerusalem, January 21, 2026

Hezbollah strikes Iron Dome battery with FPV drone

The IDF has struggled to respond to the FPV drone threat, which uses special cables and manual operation of the drone to outwit the military's advanced technologies for jamming and tracking drones.

An Iron Dome anti-missile battery is stationed near the Israeli-Syrian border,, in the Golan Heights, northern Israel, on January 3, 2020.

This isn’t pro-Israel: Cutting US aid to Israel rewards its enemies - opinion

As missiles continue to target Israel, US aid and Iron Dome funding face political backlash, with Democrats and advocacy groups divided over Israel’s defense strategy.

 US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) walks to the Senate floor at the US Capitol in Washington, US, October 21, 2021.

IDF: Iron Beam laser saw limited use in Iran war due to lack of batteries, 14 needed

Firing Arrow interceptors can cost millions of shekels, Iron Dome interceptors can cost tens of thousands of shekels, but firing the Iron Beam is as cheap as turning a light on.

The Iron Beam laser defense system, pictured in December 2025.

Israel sent Iron Dome system, dozens of IDF soldiers to UAE during Iran war

This is the first instance of the Iron Dome being used operationally outside the United States or Israel, though Singapore has reportedly previously purchased and received Iron Dome as well.

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

When defense becomes political: Iron Dome's falling US congressional support - editorial

A growing number of leading progressives have come out against continued American funding for the system, some saying it has “emboldened Israel" to attack other countries.

Anti-missile batteries fire interception missiles toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Lebanon, as seen in northern Israel, during the war with Iran and Hezbollah and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, March 16, 2026.

US funding for Iron Dome air defense system no longer enjoying bipartisan support

Funding was relatively uncontroversial in the past, but some of the progressives now opposing Iron Dome funding are arguing that Israel does not need the assistance.

Anti-missile batterie fire interception missiles toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Lebanon, as seen in northern Israel, during the war with Iran and Hezbollah and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, March 22, 2026.

From first intercept to 10,000 combat intercepts: Iron Dome turns 15-analysis

The Iron Dome has become a global brand and has changed Israel's national security doctrine

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.