The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/iron-dome/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:55:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Iron Dome | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/iron-dome/ 32 32 UAE chooses to deepen ties with Israel amid war with Iran, risking rift with Saudis https://www.timesofisrael.com/uae-chooses-to-deepen-ties-with-israel-amid-war-with-iran-risking-rift-with-saudis/ Fri, 15 May 2026 15:57:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3824283 Experts say UAE taking pragmatic view that Israel is 'like any other country,' sees it as partner for security, while Riyadh and other Gulf capitals view Jerusalem as a rogue actor

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]]> Saudi Arabia covertly launched strikes on Iran during war, sources say https://www.timesofisrael.com/saudi-arabia-covertly-launched-strikes-on-iran-during-war-sources-say/ Tue, 12 May 2026 21:37:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3822160 Strikes were 'tit-for-tat' for Iranian attacks on kingdom; UAE, which similarly struck Islamic Republic before and after truce, said to have coordinated at least one attack with Israel

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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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]]> In first official confirmation, US envoys say Israel sent Iron Dome to UAE https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-official-confirmation-us-envoy-says-israel-sent-iron-dome-to-uae/ Tue, 12 May 2026 07:48:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3821602 Attending Israeli Independence Day event at mission in NY, Ambassador to UN Mike Waltz confirms air defense system was used to defend against Iranian missiles

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]]> Israel not short of missile interceptors, insists chair of Rafael defense firm https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-not-short-of-missile-interceptors-insists-chair-of-rafael-defense-firm/ Mon, 11 May 2026 15:36:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3821079 Former Likud MK Steinitz says 'only several dozen' Iranian missiles got past air defenses, doesn't provide figures on current interceptor stockpiles or production rates

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]]> Hezbollah airs drone footage showing strike on Iron Dome battery in northern Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/hezbollah-airs-drone-footage-showing-strike-on-iron-dome-in-northern-israel/ Sun, 10 May 2026 19:34:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3820531 Terror group continues to fire rockets, drones at IDF troops in south Lebanon, as Israel strikes Hezbollah infrastructure; Beirut says 2 Hezbollah-affiliated medics killed

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]]> Israel sent Iron Dome and troops to help defend UAE during Iran war – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-sent-iron-dome-and-troops-to-help-defend-uae-during-iran-war-report/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:28:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3810184 Move is first time the missile defense system has been deployed outside Israel and the US, according to Axios, which says UAE-Israel ties closer than ever

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]]> No rockets but no relief: Nahariya residents see no end to war despite Lebanon ceasefire https://www.timesofisrael.com/no-rockets-but-no-relief-nahariya-residents-see-no-end-to-war-despite-lebanon-ceasefire/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:27:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3804143 After six weeks of relentless Hezbollah attacks, residents of northern Israeli city feel bewildered and betrayed by the government's seemingly sudden decision to stop fighting

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]]> Why US funding for Israel’s Iron Dome is losing support on both sides of the aisle https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-us-funding-for-israels-iron-dome-is-losing-support-on-both-sides-of-the-aisle/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:06:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3801628 Budgeting for the purely defensive anti-missile system was once a given, but since Oct. 7, left-wing progressives, financial conservatives, and liberal Zionists all have reasons to see it go

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]]> German city wary as Volkswagen weighs shifting car plant to Iron Dome production https://www.timesofisrael.com/german-city-wary-as-volkswagen-weighs-shifting-car-plant-to-iron-dome-production/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:35:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3789682 Report says car giant looking to save 2,300 jobs at embattled Osnabrück factory; some locals worry it could make city a target, while others doubt Dome's value to Europe

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]]> Iron Dome reservist soldier indicted for spying for Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/iron-dome-reservist-soldier-indicted-for-spying-for-iran/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:43:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3782902 Jerusalem resident Raz Cohen allegedly provided info on workings of interception system, locations of batteries and IAF bases to Iranian handler in return for $1,000 in crypto

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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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]]> Turkey spends $6.5 billion to boost ‘Steel Dome’ air defenses amid Israel tensions https://www.timesofisrael.com/turkey-spends-6-5-billion-to-boost-steel-dome-air-defenses-amid-israel-tensions/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:04:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3698358 Erdogan asserts system is built to mirror Israel's Iron Dome and will put his country 'in a different class in terms of air defense'; it's expected to take years to complete

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]]> Taiwan president, citing David and Goliath, tells AIPAC Israel is a model for defense https://www.timesofisrael.com/taiwan-president-citing-david-and-goliath-tells-aipac-israel-is-a-model-for-defense/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:57:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3675566 Lai Ching-te says Taiwanese 'often look to the example of the Jewish people when facing challenges' from China

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