IDF to get Rafael’s laser missile interceptor by 2025 Rafael Advanced Defense Systems showcases advances in defense technology at the Farnborough International Airshow. Aharon Lapidot July 24, 2024
Israel supplemental aid critical for long-term defense, possible second front, experts say “Israel has nowhere near the capacity they need to deal with a major war with Hezbollah,” said Brad Bowman. “We have to sound the alarm so that the people that can actually do something about it can fix it.” Andrew Bernard Dec. 15, 2023
Israeli air defense draws international interest While the Iron Dome is the best-known system, recent operational successes for the David’s Sling and Arrow are drawing attention. Sveta Listratov Dec. 10, 2023
Israel, Finland sign $335m deal for David’s Sling defense system David’s Sling made its first-ever operational interception during May’s five-day conflict against PIJ terrorists in Gaza. Nov. 12, 2023
Israel’s missile defense downs long-range Hamas rocket The “Ayesh 250” was fired toward IDF Northern Command HQ in Safed. Hamas’s flagship rocket, named after a terrorist mastermind, was intercepted and destroyed by Israel’s David Sling. Uzi Rubin Nov. 6, 2023
US approves sale of Israeli missile-defense system to Finland Under the deal submitted to the US, Rafael and Raytheon will jointly develop Finland's version of the missile defense system. Aug. 3, 2023
David’s Sling defense system tests successful The system was tested against “advanced threats, which enhance its capabilities and significantly improves the defense layers of the State of Israel,” officials said. July 9, 2023
Despite cost of interceptors, Iron Dome saves Israel both lives and treasure Israeli air defenses shot down 96% of projectiles heading for populated areas so far, saving lives, property and helping avert a costly ground war. Yaakov Lappin May 11, 2023
Netanyahu: ‘We will get through this together, and we will win together’ In a press conference, the Israeli premier put its enemies on notice. May 10, 2023
