Iron Dome

US House to vote on amendment to block $3.3 billion in annual military aid for Israel

Rep. Thomas Massie’s amendment would bar funds in the appropriations bill from being used for Israel and cut annual military financing.

 A view of the dome of the US Capitol building, during a vote in the US House of Representatives on a stopgap spending bill to avert a partial government shutdown that would otherwise begin October 1, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, September 19, 2025.
The Defense Ministry conducted a joint drill in which the Iron Beam laser defense and the Iron Dome interceptor-based defense systems were used together to combat a multi-threat scenario. June 29, 2026.

Iron Beam, Iron Dome combine forces in Defense Ministry drill

Flags flutter in front of a radom of the "Arrow Weapon System for Germany" pictured in Annaburg, Germany, December 3, 2025.

Mysterious drone over Germany’s Arrow 3 battery may open door for Rafael, Elbit laser deal

Israel's Iron Dome aerial defence system intercepts a rocket launched from the Gaza Strip, controlled by the Palestinian Hamas movement, above the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon.

VW's Qatari investors push back against Iron Dome plant deal talks with Rafael, sources say


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.

Israel approves increased production of Arrow missile interceptors for second time this year

Israel’s ministerial committee approves a rapid increase in Arrow missile interceptor production, aiming to bolster defense amid rising concerns over stock depletion during the ongoing conflict.

 Arrow air defense system

Jerusalem prosecutors indict 23-year-old over alleged contact with Iranian agent

According to the indictment, Jaber came into contact in January with a Telegram user identified as “Joan” after looking for temporary work in a Telegram group.

 An illustrative image of an Iranian agent in the backdrop of an Iranian flag.

‘Eroding shield’: Iran’s evolving attack strategy aims for interceptor shortage, report reveals

The Jewish Institute for National Security of America reported that the main concern for the US and Israel in the coming weeks of the war is the impending shortage of interceptors.

An interceptor is fired toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Lebanon, as seen in northern Israel, March 22, 2026

Amir Peretz saw what others missed: Iron Dome reshaped Israel’s defense and future - opinion

Amir Peretz concluded his three-year tenure as chairman of Israel Aerospace Industries in November 2024. He successfully boosted international partnerships and company revenue.

Amir Peretz at an Economic Affairs committee meeting in the Israeli parliament on january 26, 2011.

Israel scales back top missile defenses as Iranian attacks keep coming - report

Stockpile concerns push the defense establishment to rely on less advanced systems, with mixed results.

A girl poses for a picture next to the remnants of a missile stuck in the ground found in Kifl Haris village, near Nablus in the West Bank, March 24, 2026.