Iron Dome

Israel ended Iran war with more interceptors than it started with, Rafael CEO says

As countries scramble to increase their missile interceptor stockpile, Rafael's new facility in Arkansas is expected to have the capacity to produce 1,000 Tamir interceptors a year

Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from the city of Ashkelon, Israel, October 9, 2023.
 In this handout screengrab released by the Houthi group Media Center on September 16, 2024, Yemen's Houthi group shows the firing of the so-called surface-to-surface “hypersonic ballistic missile.”

Could Israeli technology aid Saudi Arabia's struggles to stop Houthi missile attacks? - analysis

Iron Dome batteries are seen stationed near the southern Israeli city of Sderot, August 6, 2022

First US-made Iron Dome interceptors delivered at Arkansas facility in major defense milestone

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Nine Israeli innovations that helped shape the world, from Waze to the Iron Dome


What does it mean IDF’s laser will be fully deployed within four months? - explainer

Israel’s enemies have known that 85%-95% of their short-range rockets would be shot down by Iron Dome. But they also knew some would get through.

The Iron Beam laser defense system has shot down dozens of aerial threats during the war May 28, 2025

Israel's battle-tested air defenses 'exceeded expectations' in Iran war, missile defense chief says

MILITARY AFFAIRS: Iron Dome, Arrow, and David's Sling got their 'combat proven' stamp during the war with Iran. Now, the director of the Israel Missile Defense Organization explains what's next.

 A fundamental key to the success of Israel’s air defense lies in the multilayered defense system that many countries around the world are trying to copy. Here, rockets fired by Hezbollah are intercepted by the Iron Dome air defense system over the Upper Galilee last August.

Rafael chairman, ex-minister Yuval Steinitz talks to 'Post' on Iran, Israel's defenses - interview

MILITARY AFFAIRS: Yuval Steinitz attributes much of Israel’s successful defense against Iranian attacks to Rafael’s multi-layered systems, such as the Iron Dome and David’s Sling.

 NOW CHAIRMAN of the board of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and a former gov’t minister, Yuval Steinitz attributes much of Israel’s successful defense against Iranian attacks to Rafael’s multi-layered systems such as the Iron Dome and David’s Sling.

An Iron Dome of values: Israel's future lies in Herzl's vision - opinion

The founding principles envisioned by Herzl – mutual responsibility, concern for all, and prosperity without exploitation – are exactly what Israel needs now.

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Why is Israel unable to create airtight defense against Iran's missile barrages? - explainer

Despite Israel's advanced defense, large barrages, mobile launchers, and other tactics make intercepting 100% of Iranian missiles impossible.

Wreckage from an Iranian missile impact in central Israel, June 22, 2025.

WATCH: Israel receives US-German military cargo shipment, Iran denounces US's 'complicity'

Since the start of Operation Rising Lion last Friday, 14 such planes have landed in Israel, along with over 800 others since the start of the Israel-Hamas War, the Defense Ministry noted.

 A worker unloads a cargo plane carrying military equipment from US and Germany to defend Israel from Iranian attacks, June 19, 2025.

Tel Aviv minor arrested for spying for Iran, asked to photograph Iron Dome

The Iranian agents asked the boy to photograph the Iron Dome system.

 (illustrative) A hooded figure conducting espionage for Iran

Iron Beam laser’s speed could mute sirens, end most runs to bomb shelters

According to Rafael, a major advantage of its lasers is that they can shoot down enemy rockets and drones much earlier in the threat process.

  Iron Beam, Iron Beam M, and Lite Beam.

Conflict & Cuisine: UN warns then retracts on Gaza starvation and Trump's Golden Dome - watch

 The Jerusalem Post’s Erica Schachne (L) and Seth J. Frantzman (R) discuss explosive developments in the Middle East.

Netanyahu says 20 hostages still alive, IDF tells Gazans to evacuate south

Yarden Bibas speaks of meeting Sinwar while in captivity • US intel suggests Israel preparing strike on Iran's nuclear facilities

 IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, May 21, 2025.