The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/air-defense/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:15:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png air defense | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/air-defense/ 32 32 US said to fire more interceptors to protect Israel in latest Iran war than Israel did https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-used-over-half-its-thaad-interceptors-defending-israel-during-iran-war-report/ Thu, 21 May 2026 23:55:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3828409 WaPo report says US fired 300 interceptors, including over half its THAADs, while Israel fired 190; US official says even more would be used if war resumes because Israel has sent some missile defense batteries for maintenance

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]]> Demand soars for Israel’s weapons tech, even among countries claiming to boycott Jewish state https://www.timesofisrael.com/demand-soars-for-israels-weapons-tech-even-among-countries-claiming-to-boycott-jewish-state/ Thu, 21 May 2026 12:03:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3828090 Sales of battle-tested Israeli arms more than doubled over past 5 years, hitting record of nearly $15 billion in 2024, including to states that publicly avoid deals with Jerusalem

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]]> Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than planned https://www.timesofisrael.com/trumps-golden-dome-missile-shield-to-cost-1-2-trillion-far-more-than-planned/ Tue, 12 May 2026 19:14:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3822159 Cost of system will dwarf initial $175 billion price tag, Congress estimates; US president previously said it would be in operation by end of his term in 2029

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]]> Israel sent laser system to UAE to help intercept Iranian missiles and drones — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-sent-laser-system-to-uae-to-help-intercept-iranian-missiles-and-drones-report/ Fri, 01 May 2026 11:01:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3814347 Sources say Jerusalem also sent a surveillance system and other weapons to the Gulf state, marking a major development in security cooperation with the Abraham Accords ally

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]]> Report: Government refused to boost funding for interceptor missiles, even after 2024 Iranian attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/government-said-to-have-refused-to-increase-air-defense-funds-after-2024-iranian-attacks/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:09:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3809848 Netanyahu's coalition said to have failed to act on repeated recommendations to increase interceptor production, with some members pushing to invest in only offensive measures

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]]> Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Mideast amid Iran war, Zelensky says https://www.timesofisrael.com/ukrainian-forces-shot-down-shahed-drones-in-mideast-amid-iran-war-zelensky-says/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:45:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3799083 Leader reveals Ukrainian personnel used nation's own interceptor drones, developed to repel Russian attacks, to defend several countries in exchange for weapons, fuel and money

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]]> Eyeing future missile threats, Israel successfully completes ‘complex’ David’s Sling tests https://www.timesofisrael.com/eyeing-future-missile-threats-israel-successfully-completes-complex-davids-sling-tests/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:04:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3752678 Defense Ministry says drills were based on 'operational lessons' learned during the June 2025 war with Iran and included scenarios in line with existing and evolving dangers

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]]> Italian aerospace group Leonardo unveils ‘Michelangelo Dome’ air defense system https://www.timesofisrael.com/italian-aerospace-group-leonardo-unveils-michelangelo-dome-air-defense-system/ Thu, 27 Nov 2025 22:47:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3699565 Inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome, the system is set to be fully operational by 2028, will protect key sites from emerging threats, including hypersonic missiles and drones

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]]> Greece in talks to buy anti-aircraft, artillery systems from Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/greece-in-talks-to-buy-anti-aircraft-artillery-systems-from-israel/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:21:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3688787 Athens to create 'Achilles Shield' multi-layered air defense system, wants to purchase weaponry from Israel for $750 million

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]]> Erdogan hails delivery to his troops of Turkey’s own ‘Steel Dome’ air defense system https://www.timesofisrael.com/erdogan-hails-delivery-to-turkey-of-steel-dome-air-defense-system/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:39:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3628906 President says new $460 million system, commissioned due to 'recent conflicts' and modeled on Israel's Iron Dome, will 'inspire confidence in friends and fear in enemies'

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]]> Report: Iranian ballistic missiles struck five IDF bases during war https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-5-idf-bases-were-struck-by-ballistic-missiles-during-israel-iran-war/ Sun, 06 Jul 2025 01:29:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3591696 Satellite data from US university said to reveal strikes on intelligence base airbase and other facilities; number of successful interceptions decreased daily for first 8 days

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]]> Israel running low on Arrow interceptors, US burning through its systems too – WSJ https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-running-low-on-arrow-interceptors-us-burning-through-its-systems-too-wsj/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:03:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3577044 US official says Israel could have to start rationing air defenses by later this week, and 'the system is already overwhelmed'; Israel has given no indication of shortage

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]]> US transfers 90 Patriot interceptors from Israel to Ukraine — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-transfers-90-patriot-interceptors-from-israel-to-ukraine-report/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 08:36:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3470427 Axios says Netanyahu, fearing Russia, only agreed to return the mothballed system to the US after Zelensky refused to take calls from him regarding Uman pilgrimage

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]]> El Al halts Moscow route until April 1 after Russia apparently downs Azeri plane https://www.timesofisrael.com/el-al-halts-moscow-route-until-april-1-after-russia-apparently-downs-azeri-plane/ Mon, 30 Dec 2024 13:06:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3449560 Flagship carrier suspends its 5 weekly flights; says passengers stuck in Moscow can fly home to Israel from any destination in Europe at no additional cost, if they can get there

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]]> Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani leader after plane crash, implying responsibility https://www.timesofisrael.com/putin-apologizes-to-azerbaijani-leader-after-plane-crash-implying-responsibility/ Sat, 28 Dec 2024 14:54:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3448520 Russian air defenses are believed to have shot down flight on Wednesday, killing 38

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