Israeli air defence system

US moves Patriot missile defense system from Texas to Israel ahead of possible Iran strike - report

The US is moving a Patriot missile defense system from Texas to the Middle East as Washington and Israel prepare for possible renewed strikes on Iran.

Israeli soldiers walk near an Israeli Irone Dome defence system (L), a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, the MIM-104 Patriot (C), and an anti-ballistic missile the Arrow 3 (R) during Juniper Cobra's joint exercise press briefing at Hatzor Israeli Air Force Basel, on February 25, 2026.
IDF Military Drone Unit train with their drones near the Syrian border, northern Golan Heights, June 26, 2025; illustrative.

The drone arms race is outpacing Israel's procurement system

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems SPYDER air defense system delivered to the Czech Republic, published September 20, 2026.

Czech Republic receives all four Israeli Rafael SPYDER air defense systems

A David's Sling interceptor launching during the Israel-Hamas war; illustrative.

Estonia eyes Israel's David Sling for missile defense against Russia


Gantz: Israel building regional air defense alliance under US

The joint military activities of Israel and some Arab countries in the Gulf are done "out of desperation," a senior Iranian army commander said on Monday.

Defense Minister Benny Gantz welcomes his US counterpart, Lloyd Austin, to Israel

Iniohos 2022 aerial drill to kick off with Israel Air Force pilots

The drill will take place at Andravida Air Base in southern Greece from March 28 to April 7th and will take place over the entire Athens Flight Information Region.

 An F-16 fighter jet.

Israeli companies design unmanned helicopter with precision-fire capabilities

The ever-increasing use of hostile, weaponized aerial vehicles on the battlefield has pushed defense companies to develop systems to counter enemy drones.

 The Golden Eagle unmanned helicopter

Sky Dew aerial threat warning system given to Air Force

The Sky Dew system will be used to detect advanced aerial threats.

 The Sky Dew system is transferred to the Israeli Air Force, March 23, 2022

Finland to purchase Israeli air defense systems due to Russian threat

Finland's decision to increase its air defense capabilities comes as a direct response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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

Israel's 'Protective Dome' system successfully tested on naval vessel

The naval defense system based on Iron Dome was tested against rockets, cruise missiles and UAVs.

 "Protective Dome" system tested on the INS Magen

Selling the Iron Dome? Everything you need to know about Israel's air defense market

While foreign policy matters for defense sales, there is often a misunderstanding of how costly and complex modern air defenses are and how countries go about acquiring them.

 IRON DOME interceptors destroy rockets launched from the Gaza Strip toward Israel in the skies over Ashkelon in May.

Lockheed-Sikorsky to begin production of CH-53K helicopters for Israel

The US-based defense company said that the first four of 12 aircraft have begun production after a letter of offer and acceptance was signed late last year.

 A Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion helicopter is seen at the ILA Air Show in Berlin, Germany, April 25, 2018.

Israel's Arrow system intercepts target simulating Iranian missile

Defense Minister Benny Gantz said: We equip the State of Israel with the capabilities to defend itself against developing threats.

 Israel, US carry out successful test of Arrow-3 missile.

Dr. Danny Gold: The man leading Israel's charge for new weaponry

Gold, who has two PhDs in Electronic Engineering and Business Management, began his role in the Defense Ministry’s Directorate of Research and Development in 2016.

 Head of MAFAT Danny Gold