Israel Iron Dome

Germany on its way to getting Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system

While it may take awhile before an Iron Dome battery will be deployed on German soil, Germany sees Israeli missile defense as the best bet against hostile Russian activity.

 The Iron Dome air defense missile systems is seen during operational trials conducted following the conclusion Operation Shield and Arrow on May 14, 2023
An Iron Dome anti-missile battery is stationed near the Israeli-Syrian border,, in the Golan Heights, northern Israel, on January 3, 2020.

Rafael, Aurelius to build Iron Dome components at former Volkswagen plant in Germany's Lower Saxony

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

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


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

Nukkleus subsidiary Rimon secures multi‑year deals to produce key Iron Dome components, strengthening Israel’s defense infrastructure and expanding its role as a critical sub‑tier supplier

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

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

As Israel’s economy and defense mature, US military aid may cost more politically than it delivers strategically.

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.

Taiwan unveils 'T-Dome' missile shield modeled on Israel’s Iron Dome

T-Dome is intended to sit atop Taiwan’s existing missile and radar network and to improve how different systems work together

Taiwan’s Patriot air defense system is deployed during a July 2025 drill

Why the Houthi drone threat will continue - analysis

The Houthis have shifted to using more drones than ballistic missiles in their latest attacks, making it more complex to intercept them.

A drone is displayed in an exhibition held by the Houthis to mark the 'Martyrs Week' in Sanaa, Yemen November 17, 2024.

Trump's Golden Dome looking for a SpaceX replacement after Musk falling-out

The new US missile defense system will explore alternatives to Elon Musk's SpaceX, with Amazon.com's Project Kuiper among the main contenders.

 A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying NASA astronauts Douglas Hurley and Robert Behnken lifts off during NASA's SpaceX Demo-2 mission to the International Space Station from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S., May 30, 2020.

The Middle East's post-Iran era has begun, no matter how hard Islamic regime denies it - opinion

The Islamic Republic is eroding in Iran, not geographically, but in terms of its influence and dominance. Now it looks more like a crisis-ridden state burning down.

 A missile launched from Iran is intercepted as seen from Ashkelon, last month. While Tehran bet on quantitative intimidation, Israel’s defense establishment built on qualitative efficiency, says the writer.

Trump proposes US defense modeled after Israel’s Iron Dome

Experts highlight logistical and strategic challenges in adapting the Iron Dome system for US homeland defense

 Donald Trump with an American Iron Dome system (illustrative)

Faulty systems or surprise: Why hasn't IAF intercepted missiles aimed at central Israel? - analysis

Recent strikes into central Israel hint that Iran has refined its attack strategy, leveraging both direct launches and supplying missiles to Yemen's Houthis.

 The scene where a Ballistic missile fired from Yemen hit a playground and caused damage in Jaffa, on December 21, 2024

Flight lands in Israel's airport amid Hamas rocket barrage from Gaza

A flight from the Israeli airline Arkia safely lands in Ben-Gurion Airport as the Iron Dome intercepts rockets fired by Hamas from Gaza.

 Interception of the Iron Dome system

Sky Guardians: The Iron Dome's month of miracle defenses - opinion

The Iron Dome received the Israel Defense Prize in 2012 and in recognition of his work, Gold was invited to light a torch in the 2015 annual Independence Day ceremony. 

 ROCKETS LAUNCHED from the Gaza Strip are intercepted by the Iron Dome air defense system, leaving smoke trails as seen in the skies over Ashkelon, during an attack last month