Israel missile defense

Despite restricting Israeli defense firms, Macron flew to Syria on jet equipped with Elbit system

France has restricted Israeli defense firms, yet Macron’s jet relied on Elbit’s DIRCM system as he became the first Western leader to meet Syria’s new president and discuss regional tensions.

An airplane carrying French President Emmanuel Macron arrives at Esenboga Airport ahead of the 36th NATO Summit held in Ankara, Turkey, July 7, 2026
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems's SPYDER air defense system

Romania buys Israeli air defense system in Rafael’s biggest deal ever

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

Switzerland opens talks on Israeli air defense system amid Patriot delays

Finnish-Israeli defense industry seminar, May 2026

Finland hosts large Israeli defense delegation for two-day seminar


IRGC commander says Iran's missile production has increased three-fold

“In the past we had to do a lot of explaining to various bodies for our actions but it’s not like that anymore.”

Iranian-made Emad missile is displayed during a ceremony marking the 37th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, in Tehran February 11, 2016.

Israel's IAI announces innovative aerial defense system

The ELL-8270 is a cheap, effective, "decoy" designed to protect aircraft from surface-to-air missiles.

An illustrative representation of ELL-8270 air defense system.

Israeli and American troops gear up for joint 12-day Juniper Cobra drill

The ninth annual Juniper Cobra drill scheduled to take place from March 4-15, will be the largest IDF and US European Command joint exercise taking place this year.

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Israel successfully carries out Arrow-3 test

Third times a charm! Flight trial carried out after two prior were called off due to discovered flaws

Israeli Air Force receives Arrow-3 ballistic interceptors in formal transfer ceremony.

Hawaii and Israel

The sudden feeling of fear and helplessness is familiar to Israelis who live within rocket-range of Hamas terrorists in Gaza or Hezbollah Islamists in South Lebanon.

North Korea's Hwasong-14 intercontinental ballistic missile is launched, November 2017

India officially cancels $500-million defense deal with Israel

Rumors that the deal with Rafael to buy 8,000 Spike missiles was cancelled first surfaced in November.

Israel and India marked 25 years of diplomatic ties in 2017.

Defense Ministry halts Arrow-3 test after simulator missile proves to be a dud

The Arrow 3 is considered one of the world's best interceptors due to its breakthrough technological capabilities.

Israeli Air Force receives Arrow-3 ballistic interceptors in formal transfer ceremony.

McMaster says Trump ‘absolutely’ prepared to terminate Iran deal

“This is a gift that gives over time” to Iran, McMaster said of the nuclear accord. “There’s the fundamental flaw of the sunset clause.”

National security adviser Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster speaks at the FDD National Security Summit in Washington

Report: US eyes purchase of Israel's Iron Dome to defend European bases

Gaza-tested missile defense system to go toe-to-toe with competitors for US defense contract.

Iron Dome

Newest batch of IDF Air Defense Command soldiers enlist

Israel's air defense includes the Iron Dome, Arrow, and David's Sling missile defense systems.

IDF soldiers in training