David's Sling

Why did David’s Sling fail to protect Israel's South from Iranian missiles? - analysis

Part of the scrutiny on David’s Sling stems from the fact that there have been multiple major failures, leaving large numbers of Israelis wounded, not just a single event.

The scene where a missile fired from  Iran toward Israel caused damage to residential buildings in the southern Israeli city of Dimona, March 22, 2026.
INDIAN PRIME Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu review an honor guard during a welcoming ceremony at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv at the start of Modi’s official visit to Israel on February 25, 2026.

India expected to sign lucrative deal with Israel, improve air defenses - explainer

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

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

IAF takes possession of David's Sling air defense system

After shooting down Iranian ballistic missile in June, David's Sling carries out new drills


US approves €316 million sale of Israel's David's Sling missiles to Finland

Many European countries looked to Israel for upgrading their defense in the shadow of new threats posed by Russia.

David's Sling Weapons System Stunner Missile intercepts target during inaugural flight test

Sherman was half right: War is hell, but healthy for Netanyahu - opinion

Netanyahu got to burnish his “Mr. Security” credentials without a major land war and saved his coalition and stopped the plunge in his polling numbers.

 The Iron Dome air defense missile systems is seen during operational trials conducted following the conclusion Operation Shield and Arrow on May 14, 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

Iran testing drones on Ukrainian civilians for future use on Israel -Ukraine

"Today hundreds of Iranian drones are undergoing 'test runs' on our land, killing civilians," said the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.

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

US Army fires first Iron Dome interceptor in test

Our intent is not to have them "parked in a parking garage" – head of the US Army's air and missile defense modernization effort Brig.-Gen. Brian Gibson.

 Iron Dome

Israel's unified system guards against various threats

The IAF’s aerial defense operation managed to create a new formation that controls the three systems combined.

Iron Dome missile test

Did Israel withdraw from Swiss air-defense tender due to U.S. pressure?

Rafael Advanced Defense System's David's Sling was a top contender...until they failed to bid.

The David's Sling air defense system intercepts target during flight test

Israel, U.S. complete successful David Sling tests

Tests of an advanced version of system were carried out in southern Israel.

A David's Sling interceptor missile is fired during a test, March 19th, 2019

Where's David’s Sling and why wasn't it used to intercept Iran's missiles?

Missile defense system hasn’t been used since it failed to intercept Syrian missiles last year.

David's Sling interceptor

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