Tag: missile defense
A First: IDF Participating in NATO Eastern European Exercises
Nineteen countries participate in the maneuvers, with about 18,000 soldiers spread around Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland.
Rocket Shot Down Near Sderot, Iron Dome Intercepts Another in Followup Attack
12:40 AM: Rocket Alerts begin sounding...
Israel’s ‘David’s Sling’ Earns US Missile Defense Agency’s Prestigious Technology Pioneer Award
David's Sling is a joint bi-national effort of the United States Missile Defense Agency and the Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO)
US Testing Anti-ICBM Defense System in Response to North Korea
It will be the first time the system has been used to intercept an ICBM.
IAI Signs Historic Deal With India, Close to $2B
The contract constitutes the largest-ever defense deal between India and Israel.
It Appears that Rockets were Launched at Israel, Multiple Intercepts
Residents in Jerusalem, Modiin, the Jordan Valley and other areas report hearing a loud explosion.
Iran Successfully Tests Russian S300 Air-Defense System
Originally, the Russians were prepared to renege on the $800 million contract they signed in 2007 to sell Iran the S-300 missile system, because of objections from the United States and Israel.
WATCH: Iron Dome Intercepts Barrage of Missiles Fired at Eilat [video]
Eleven people were treated for severe trauma; four missiles were fired at the city.
Israeli Defense Companies Converge on Industry’s Next Big Market — Poland
IAI has already entered into an agreement with the Czech company Retia to produce air defense radar systems.
Russia Successfully Tests Ballistic Missile in Jewish Autonomous Area
The Soviets established the Jewish autonomous administration in 1934, as part of Stalin's Soviet nationality policy.
Russia Admits the Drone was Theirs
On July 17th, a drone infiltrated Israeli air space over the Golan, and surprisingly, Israel failed to shoot it down.
In ‘Noble Shirley 2016’ US Military Got Tips From IDF on Fighting Radical Islamic...
Israeli and American military forces drilled together on urban warfare and counter terrorism methods in 'Noble Shirley 2016.'
Patriot Missile Misses Drone, Hits 14-Year-Old Girl Instead
A Patriot missile fragment hit a girl who was out on a hike on the Golan Heights.
Netanyahu: No Cuts in US Support for Missile Defense
"Not only will security assistance for missile defense not be cut, it will be increased."
IDF Tests New ‘Iron Dome of the Sea’ [video]
Israel successfully tested its newest anti-missile defense system, the Iron Dome of the Sea.
Russia Refusing to Deliver S-300 Missiles to Syria, But Iran Gets Hers Ahead of...
Russia received intelligence from Israel a year ago that Tehran had violated an agreement with Moscow not to pass on advanced Russian-made weaponry to Hezbollah.
Canada Buys Iron Dome Radar Technology from Israel
Canada is buying Israeli Iron Dome radar that is able to detect rockets, artillery and mortars at long ranges, and can simultaneously engage a...
France Says ‘Everything On The Table’ in Nuclear Talks With Iran
The P5+1 group of world powers negotiating with Iran for a nuclear deal believes it's "time to decide."
UPDATE: Iron Dome Intercepts Rocket in South
9:54 PM: Confirmed: One Iron Dome interception.
Report of rocket strike appears to be parts from the intercepted rocket that landed outside the city...
Israel Tests Rocket Propulsion System for Intercepting Missiles
The test was planned, but the Defense Ministry is mum on details.
Update: 2 Rockets Launched at Israel from Gaza
10:22 PM Walla reports that according to an IDF source, 3 rockets were launched. At this point they do not think it was Hamas...
IDF Expects 1200 Daily Hezbollah Rockets in Next War
The IDF will have hard choices to make in the next war with Hezbollah.
Why Does the NY Times So Hate Missile Defense?
The Russians ginned up media opposition to the NATO missile defense deal, and then used threats of nuclear-armed missile attacks to delay its deployment.
Reagan’s Missile Defense Vision Derailed
At least Russia and China are probably as mystified as we are about where Obama is going with his missile defense policy.
Arrow 3 and US-Israel Defense Cooperation
Once it becomes operational, the Arrow 3 will form another layer of defense over millions of Israelis.
