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Faulty systems or surprise: Why hasn't IAF intercepted missiles aimed at central Israel? - analysis

Recent strikes into central Israel hint that Iran has refined its attack strategy, leveraging both direct launches and supplying missiles to Yemen's Houthis.

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The scene where a Ballistic missile fired from Yemen hit a playground and caused damage in Jaffa, on December 21, 2024
David's Sling Weapons System Stunner Missile intercepts target during inaugural flight test

Should Israel be concerned that Russia might have an Israeli missile?

Chinese media reported that the advanced missile is now in the hands of the Russians who are reportedly working to reverse engineer it. What a weird report. And what odd timing.

|ByANNA AHRONHEIM
The launching system is seen on an inactive version of Israel's air defense system, David's Sling, jointly developed with the United States, at a media event during a joint exercise between the two counties in Hatzor air base near Tel Aviv February 25, 2016

Second David's Sling missile fell in Syria without hitting target

Israel to boost missile defense spending by NIS 30 billion over next 10 years

|ByANNA AHRONHEIM
The launching system is seen on an inactive version of Israel's air defense system, David's Sling, jointly developed with the United States, at a media event during a joint exercise between the two counties in Hatzor air base near Tel Aviv February 25, 2016

In a first: Israel fires two David Sling interceptor missiles

The Syrian rockets landed in Syria. Israel suffered no damage or injuries from the rockets.

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Analysis: Hezbollah's 100,000 rockets and Israel's new missile defense system

While one Iron Dome interceptor missile costs some $70,000, the estimated cost of a David's Sling interceptor missile is approximately a million dollars.

DECEMBER 23, 2015
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