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


'Best air defense system': Rafael chairman discusses Israel's preparedness for possible Iran attack

When asked whether Israelis should feel reassured about interception capabilities, Steinitz reaffirmed that "Israel has the best air defense system in the world, and it is only improving."

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

Iran steps up missile upgrades with Russian help amid strike fears

The missiles that pose a threat to Israel’s home front include the Shahab series, including Kheibar Shekan, which is based on North Korean technology and has a range of about 2,000 kilometers

An Iranian missile is launched during a military exercise at an undisclosed location in Iran, August 20, 2025

US President Donald Trump says he told Netanyahu Iron Dome is 'US tech' in Davos speech

At Davos, Trump told Netanyahu to stop taking credit for Iron Dome, declaring it "entirely American" while revealing plans for a revolutionary "Golden Dome" defense system.

US President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

IDF spokesperson reassures public, no changes to home front instructions amid US-Iran tensions

IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin reassures Israel's public of steady readiness, stressing no changes to home front instructions despite fears of a US attack on Iran.

IDF spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin is seen in a switch-over ceremony in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 27, 2025

Can Israel trust Lebanon in disarming the border?

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.

People stand next to the UN vehicles in southern Lebanon, as seen from northern Israel, January 8, 2026.

Anti-Israel Colombia integrates IAI's Barak air defense system

The Barak MX has been adopted by several countries worldwide

 The Barak medium-range surface-to-air missile system.

Kenya receives Israeli SPYDER air defense system in $26 million deal

The system was delivered by a CAL Cargo Airlines cargo plane in mid-December

Rafael's Spyder air defense system

After Cambodia war, Thailand signs $108m deal for Israel’s Barak MX missile system

The deal for the system comes shortly after Thailand fought a deadly war with neighboring Cambodia

IAI's Barak MX air defense system

Israeli defense firm to help shield Czech skies from drones

The capabilities are intended to strengthen the Czech Republic’s defenses against increasingly sophisticated aerial threats

TSG command and control

Israel secures status as 'security brain of the Middle East' amid new defense alliances - opinion

Despite political pressures, the Abraham Accords endure, forming a security network that, alongside MEAD, is reshaping the region. Israel must now manage competing global and regional interests.

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