Israeli missile defense

Why does Iran launch missiles at night? Tehran's tactical, technological considerations

While nighttime offers obvious concealment, the choice to strike under the cover of darkness is rooted in far more than visibility.

 Missiles launched from Iran are intercepted as seen from Tel Aviv, June 15, 2025
 Israelis in a public shelter in Tel Aviv as a siren is heard across Israeli warning of incoming ballistic missiles fired from Iran. June 15, 2025.

War with Iran: What’s working and big question marks - analysis

 An Iranian missile is displayed during the National Army Day parade ceremony in Tehran, Iran, April 18, 2025.

From the ’91 scuds to the ’25 Iranian missiles: Israel’s arc of defense - analysis

 A view of an Iranian missile during the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, February 11, 2024.

Israeli military on high alert as regional tensions, Iranian rhetoric escalate


Eyal Zamir: AI will dominate 'future battlefield', Israel will lead

“This may sound visionary, but the future battlefield will allow swarms of mixed combat units – men and unmanned systems fighting together."

The first International Defense-Tech Summit.

Cutting-edge Israeli warship used for first time in Gaza attack

Cutting-edge Saar 6 vessels were used in the first attack on Gaza.

 Israel's second Saar-6 corvette, a warship dubbed "Oz", sails before a welcoming ceremony by the Israeli Navy to mark its arrival, in the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Haifa, northern Israel June 9, 2021

Israel's Iron Dome won't work against Russian missiles - Ukraine's defense minister

Comment contradicts earlier claims that Ukraine had asked Israel for the system. Reznikov says Ukraine needs to develop its own missile defense system.

Successful tests of the new Iron Dome weapons system, February 1, 2021

Israeli tech: This new sensor can detect incoming fire on battlefield

The OTHELLO-P passive high-performance gunfire detection system increases survivability and lethality of troops on the battlefield.

 Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) new passive high-performance gunfire detection system (GDS): OTHELLO-P.

Which Israeli defense companies will participate in Eurosatory?

Europe's leading land defense and security exhibition will take place in Paris this year, and is set to feature dozens of Israeli companies.

Rafael's SPIKE SR missile.

War boosts the economy: Israeli defense giants expecting rise in sales to Europe

Security & Defense: Israeli defense companies are getting ready for a European shopping spree.

A FINNISH armored terrain vehicle, Patria, is seen during a drill between Finnish and Swedish troops at Tofta shooting field on the Swedish island Gotland in 2017.

Bennett's laser bluff: New system promises less than headlines imply - analysis

The new laser defense system is no answer to the threats posed by Hezbollah, and is a delayed response to Hamas.

 Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is seen looking out of his office window.

It might be political, but Iron Dome is a lifesaver for Israelis - analysis

Moshe Ya'alon: The move won’t affect Israel’s military superiority but it uncovers deep divisions between the Democratic Party and Israel. 

THE IRON Dome anti-missile system intercepts a rocket launched from the Gaza Strip toward Israel, as seen from Ashkelon last month.

Czech military to purchase 4 Israeli aerial defense batteries

SPYDER is a quick reaction, low-to-high surface-to-air missile system designed to counter attacks by a variety of aerial threats including aircraft, helicopters and UAVs.

A SPYDER surface-to-air missile system.

Israel unveils Rafael's new advanced bunker buster missile, 'Rocks'

The air-to-surface missile can be fired from a significant standoff range, reducing exposure of the aircraft.

The "Rocks" system deployed on an F-16 fighter jet

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

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