Israel Iron Dome

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

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

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

Why the Houthi drone threat will continue - analysis

 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.

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


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

US to send two Iron Dome systems back to Israel - sources

The White House on Monday said it expected to fulfill additional security requests from Israel as quickly as possible.

 The Iron Dome air defense missile systems is seen during operational trials conducted following the conclusion Operation Shield and Arrow on May 14, 2023

Iron Dome shoots down drones over Gaza twice in 24 hours

Neither time did the drone pose an immediate threat to civilians in the area surrounding the Gaza Strip, and therefore no alerts were activated.

 An operational Iron Dome battery is seen amid barrages of rockets on Israel's South during Operation Shield and Arrow, in Sderot, May 11, 2023

The US should not condition or end military aid to Israel - opinion

US support of Israel’s military isn’t a charitable donation; it supports vital American interests – strategic, defense, cyber, intelligence, R&D, and much more.

 The Iron Dome air defense missile systems is seen during operational trials conducted following the conclusion Operation Shield and Arrow on May 14, 2023

IDF successfully tests naval Iron Dome defense system against multiple attacks

The C-Dome successfully intercepted advanced targets which represent threats to the State of Israel's infrastructure and strategic assets. 

  IDF runs successful tests on new naval Iron Dome system on May 29, 2023.

IDF targets Hamas sites in Gaza in response to rocket fire

Rocket alerts were activated in the Zikim settlement area, Kibbutz Carmia and in the city of Ashkelon.

 A ball of fire and smoke rises during Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, early on on January 27, 2023

Ukraine asked Israel in official letter for air defense systems

The Ukrainian government sent Israel a letter requesting air defense systems as a way to counter any Iranian ballistic missiles and attack drones.

The David's Sling air defense system intercepts target during flight test