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


IDF strikes Syria after air defense missile explodes over southern Israel

Shrapnel from the missile fell in Rahat, southern Israel • Strikes come two weeks after last reported airstrikes in Syria

Missile fire is seen over Daraa, Syria, May 10, 2018

Can Israel's new defense tech help its security and diplomacy?

DEFENSE AFFAIRS: Can developing better defenses and weapons deter Israel's enemies from gambling on attacking the Jewish state?

 A LOCKHEED MARTIN F-35 stealth jet performs a flying display at the 54th International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport this week.

From Ukraine to Israel: The importance of layered air defense - analysis

Integrated multi-layered air defenses are increasingly key to defending countries and cities. Both Israel and Ukraine are now showing this.

 Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercept rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, in Sderot, Israel May 10, 2023

Iran’s obsession with Israeli air defense is showing - analysis

Iran’s regime media claims that Israel’s use of David’s Sling represents a failure of the Iron Dome, a claim that is not backed up by any evidence from Tehran.

 Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from the city of Ashkelon, Israel May 11, 2023

Iron Dome tech failure let in Gaza rockets - IDF probe

The IDF said that its rocket defense unit quickly noted and dealt with the technical issue and restored full effectiveness.

 Iron dome anti-missile system fires interception missiles as rockets fired from the Gaza Strip to Israel, as it seen from Sderot, on May 2, 2023.

Israel signs $400m. deal to sell Greece anti-tank Spike missiles

The announced deal comes shortly after a similar deal for Israel to provide Finland with the David's Sling air defense system.

 The Spike anti-tank missile, made by Israeli defense contractor Rafael.

Rafael's SPYDER defense system evolves to shoot down ballistic missile threats

Rafael and its customers researched and analyzed the lessons learned from recent and ongoing armed conflicts involving extensive use of tactical ballistic missiles.

SPYDER quick reaction air defense system of Indian Air Force firing a Derby missile

Can Patriots help change the course of the Ukraine war? - analysis

Reports this week that the US is considering sending Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine represent a major and important step.

Patriot missile defense system is seen at Sliac Airport, in Sliac, near Zvolen, Slovakia, May 6, 2022.

Gantz: Iran conducted 16 separate attacks in past 5 years in the Gulf and Red Sea

“We are reminded that war is not a distant reality and that countries must be able to build their capabilities and defend themselves."

 A drone is launched during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on August 25, 2022.

Netanyahu-Putin friendship could be harmful to Israel-Ukraine ties, Zelensky suggests

The Ukrainian president "wouldn't like" to see Israel balancing its diplomacy between Ukraine and Russia, he told the NYT's DealBook Summit.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R)