The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/davids-sling/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:31:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png David's Sling | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/davids-sling/ 32 32 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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]]> Israel’s 12-day war with Iran was a test of technological dominance https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-12-day-war-with-iran-was-a-test-of-technological-dominance/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:37:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3588828 From drones to missile defense, the military's multi-domain capabilities reshaped the battlefield against growing threats from the Islamic Republic

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]]> IDF strikes deeper in Lebanon than for years after Hezbollah shoots down military drone https://www.timesofisrael.com/hezbollah-shoots-down-idf-drone-over-south-lebanon/ Mon, 26 Feb 2024 09:48:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3232610 2 terror operatives killed in strikes near Baalbek, in northeast Lebanon; Israeli air defenses intercept 1 missile fired at UAV, but 2nd one brings it down

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]]> Israel signs landmark deal to sell David’s Sling air defense system to Finland https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-signs-landmark-deal-to-sell-davids-sling-air-defense-system-to-finland/ Sun, 12 Nov 2023 12:18:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3151338 Agreement is the first international sale of the system, which has been used alongside other defenses in Israel's ongoing war against Hamas

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]]> IDF launches first ‘localized’ raids into Gaza ahead of expected ground invasion https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-launches-first-localized-raids-into-gaza-ahead-of-expected-ground-invasion/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:39:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3122417 Military says troops looked for signs of hostages, killed Hamas anti-tank team; many Palestinians flooding south after IDF tells northern strip residents to leave

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]]> Israel and US hold joint air defense drill to counter major rocket barrage https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-and-us-hold-joint-air-defense-drill-to-counter-major-rocket-barrage/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:33:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3102300 Training includes use of all of Israel's multi-layered air defenses, American systems from Elbit 'battle lab'

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]]> Air Force successfully tests ‘expanded capability’ of David’s Sling defense system https://www.timesofisrael.com/air-force-successfully-tests-expanded-capability-of-davids-sling-defense-system/ Sun, 09 Jul 2023 13:12:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3048557 Months after first real-world interceptions during flareup with Gaza, IAF says missile defense system will 'significantly improve air defense layers'

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]]> David’s Sling downs rocket headed for Tel Aviv in first real-world interception https://www.timesofisrael.com/davids-sling-downs-rocket-headed-for-tel-aviv-in-first-real-world-interception/ Wed, 10 May 2023 15:57:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3012442&preview=true&preview_id=3012442 Medium-range anti-missile system failed in sole previous attempt to shoot down hostile projectile, but now may join Iron Dome in changing face of Gazan threat

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]]> Eyeing Moscow, Finland to purchase Israeli David’s Sling anti-missile system https://www.timesofisrael.com/finland-to-purchase-israels-davids-sling-anti-missile-system/ Thu, 06 Apr 2023 05:51:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2990733 Deal worth $344 million announced a day after Nordic country joins NATO, dramatically expanding the military alliance's border with Russia

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]]> Likud, opposition MKs urge upped support for Ukraine, including missile defense https://www.timesofisrael.com/likud-opposition-mks-urge-upped-support-for-ukraine-including-missile-defense/ Wed, 22 Feb 2023 03:24:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2957618&preview=true&preview_id=2957618 Visiting Kyiv, Yuli Edelstein and Ze'ev Elkin call for government to quit sitting on fence, saying it should instead offer unequivocal support for war-torn country

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]]> Likening Russia to Goliath, Zelensky says Ukraine needs David’s Sling from Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/likening-russia-to-goliath-zelensky-says-ukraine-needs-davids-sling-from-israel/ Fri, 17 Feb 2023 15:50:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2953915 Addressing Munich Security Conference, Ukrainian president issues fresh plea for military support, says he hopes Israeli decision to hold back air defense system only 'temporary'

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]]> Ukrainian expert: Air defenses withheld by Israel would be an ‘outstanding’ solution https://www.timesofisrael.com/ukrainian-expert-air-defenses-withheld-by-israel-would-be-an-outstanding-solution/ Wed, 19 Oct 2022 14:38:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2854054 Colonel Viktor Kevliuk says David's Sling, Barak, and Iron Dome systems would be a great fit for emerging array as Russia leans on Iranian-made weapons

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]]> In first, IDF appoints woman as commander of air defense battalion https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-idf-appoints-woman-as-commander-of-air-defense-battalion/ Tue, 23 Aug 2022 20:41:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=2823443 Lt. Col. Revital Barzani to head IAF's 66th Battalion, which operates David's Sling system against medium- to long-range rockets and missiles

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]]> From Iron Dome to supply chains, US Christian group quietly shaping US-Israel ties https://www.timesofisrael.com/from-iron-dome-to-supply-chains-us-christian-group-quietly-shaping-us-israel-ties/ Fri, 07 Jan 2022 18:40:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2674094 After bringing House leaders to the West Bank and securing missile defense funding, the Alabama-based USIEA sees Abraham Accords countries replacing China as pharma suppliers

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]]> Israel stages major air defense drill, proving it can shoot down cruise missiles https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-stages-major-air-defense-drill-proves-it-can-shoot-down-cruise-missiles/ Tue, 15 Dec 2020 12:17:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2449055 Declaring a world first, Defense Ministry pits all three tiers of its system against various threats, demonstrating a 'capability that currently only Israel has'

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