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Topic: David’s Sling

March 2, 2013
2:22 am

The Pentagon, headquarters of the US Department of Defense (photo credit: CC BY-SA mindfrieze, Flickr)

Barak to be first foreign counterpart to meet Hagel

Tuesday talks at the Pentagon to focus on Iran, says US official

March 1, 2013
8:35 am

An Iron Dome battery placed in the Tel Aviv area on November 17, during Operation Pillar of Defense (photo credit: Alon Besson/Ministry of Defense/Flash90)

Sequestration may have dramatic repercussions for IDF

Israeli military procurement budget, including Iron Dome and Arrow missile defense, could face a $300-million cut

By Haviv Rettig Gur

February 28, 2013
3:24 pm

An Iron Dome anti-rocket defense system placed in Gush Dan, on November 16, 2012. (photo Credit: Alon Besson/Ministry of Defense/Flash90)

Israel fights to salvage millions in US military aid

From the web Security establishment argues that missile defense programs are essential for American interests ahead of 2013 budget cuts, Globes reports

February 25, 2013
10:20 am

Israel’s long-range interceptor passes test in space

Arrow 3, which can block enemy missiles at high altitudes, is ‘most sophisticated’ such system in the world

By Asher Zeiger

December 28, 2012
12:00 pm

mPrest CEO Natan Barak speaks about Iron Done at the Israeli Semiconductor Club (Photo credit: Shmuel Auster)

Secrets of the Iron Dome, revealed

Although he couldn’t give too much away, the CEO of Israel’s mPrest, Natan Barak, presented a fascinating overview about his company’s technology, which is at the heart of the short-range missile defense system

By David Shamah

December 13, 2012
6:31 am

A volley of rockets fired from the Gaza Strip was intercepted by the Iron Dome missile defense system near the city of Beersheba, November 15 (photo credit: Uri Lenzl/Flash90)

Congress seeks to increase US funding of anti-missile cooperation with Israel

In wake of Pillar of Defense success, Iron Dome spending may balloon from $210 million to $680 million

November 27, 2012
7:44 pm

The David’s Sling -- a new mid- to long-range missile interceptor -- successfully shot down a rocket in its first test on Sunday (photo courtesy of Defense Ministry)

David’s Sling success caught on film

Defense Ministry publishes video showing anti-ballistic missile defense system in action

By Times of Israel staff

November 26, 2012
11:04 am

Did his vote count? Prime MInister Netanyahu at a Likud party polling place on Sunday. The party's primary was marred by computer failures and long lines (photo credit: Gil Yohanan/POOL/FLASH90)

Primary failures

The Likud primary goes off with quite a few hitches; David’s Sling downs its target; and Meir Dagan gets a visitor

By Yossi Nachemi

November 25, 2012
9:08 pm

New air defense system shoots down missile in first test

David’s Sling weapon system, with range of 70-200 kilometers, complements Iron Dome and will provide shield against Hezbollah’s arsenal

By Ilan Ben Zion

November 25, 2012
6:18 am

The Iron Dome missile defense system in action, November 15, 2012 (photo credit: Uri Lenz/Flash90)

Israel set to carry out critical test of next-generation missile defense system, report says

Boston Globe: David’s Sling’s ‘Stunner’ interceptor will be pitted against dummy rocket in Negev Desert; developers say system will counter longer-range threats and faster-moving targets than Iron Dome

By Elie Leshem

November 21, 2012
3:12 pm

Obama has put to rest the partisan debate on Israel

The President has demonstrated unsurpassed support for Operation Pillar of Defense

By Andrew Lachman

November 13, 2012
10:28 pm

A Patriot anti-missile system in Israel (Photo credit: Shay Levy/Flash 90)

Israel’s new anti-missile system to be deployed in 2014

With an estimated 200,000 enemy rockets around it, country develops defense plan’s third layer

By Lauren E. Bohn

May 7, 2012
10:16 pm

The Iron Dome system in action near Ashdod (photo credit: Flash90)

US House set to OK $1 billion for Israel anti-missile programs

Bill spurred by Iron Dome’s success in repelling Gaza rockets

March 6, 2012
7:25 pm

A Home Front Command drill in 2009 (photo credit: Doron Horowitz/Flash90)

Is the Israeli home front ready for war with Iran?

Israel is still lacking in preparedness for the day after a possible strike on Iran, officials say

By Eetta Prince-Gibson