Israeli air defence system

The drone arms race is outpacing Israel's procurement system

The next decisive use of AI in defense may be the agent watching the battlefield telling the military what to buy before the adversary changes again.

IDF Military Drone Unit train with their drones near the Syrian border, northern Golan Heights, June 26, 2025; illustrative.
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

Representatives from Israel and Greece sign a defense deal with over NIS 10 billion, August 31, 2026.

Achilles Shield: Israel, Greece sign over NIS 10b. air defense deal against Turkey


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

IAI extends air defense capabilities for longer range, ballistic threats

“The Barak system was operationally proven against countless threats, including some of the most challenging ones today."

Barak ER Launching in Trial