The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/magic-wand/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:39:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Magic Wand | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/magic-wand/ 32 32 Israel successfully tests missile defense systems https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-successfully-tests-missile-defense-systems/ Thu, 05 Jul 2018 19:17:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1884010 Defense ministry says tests on Iron Dome, Magic Wand, and Arrow 3 designed to 'counter emerging threats in the region'

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]]> Israel to deploy David’s Sling, final piece of missile defense shield https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-to-deploy-davids-sling-in-april-completing-missile-defense-shield/ Mon, 20 Mar 2017 16:10:08 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1583898 Senior air force officer says Jewish state still vulnerable to attack, but multi-tiered system will put it 'one step ahead' of enemies

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]]> US and Britain reportedly snooped on Israeli anti-missile tests https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-and-britain-snooped-on-israeli-anti-missile-tests/ Sun, 31 Jan 2016 12:22:31 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1331163 Spy stations said to intercept and decode transmissions from Black Sparrow target rocket used for interceptor development

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]]> David’s Sling missile defense system ready for use, defense officials say https://www.timesofisrael.com/davids-sling-missile-defense-system-operational-israel-declares/ Mon, 21 Dec 2015 10:41:14 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1306396 Air Force to subject medium range interceptors, jointly developed with US, to real-world tests after delivery in 2016

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]]> Air force starts training operators for David’s Sling missile defense https://www.timesofisrael.com/air-force-starts-training-operators-for-davids-sling-missile-defense/ Mon, 29 Jun 2015 16:48:15 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1206420 Commander of the inaugural course hints system, which can intercept mid-range projectiles, to be operational within a year

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]]> Iron Dome game-changer in latest round of fighting https://www.timesofisrael.com/iron-dome-game-changer-in-latest-round-of-fighting/ Thu, 10 Jul 2014 20:20:56 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1025647 By shooting down more than 90% of rockets, system ensures decisive edge that helps Israel operate virtually unhindered

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]]> Army to cut back on reserves call ups https://www.timesofisrael.com/army-to-cut-back-on-reservist-call-ups/ Tue, 28 May 2013 06:37:14 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=525440 Training to bear the brunt of NIS 3 billion slash to budget; stop with the scare tactics, says Labor MK

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]]> Israel’s long-range interceptor passes test in space https://www.timesofisrael.com/long-range-interceptor-flies-successful-test-into-space/ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 08:20:13 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=388216 Arrow 3, which can block enemy missiles at high altitudes, is 'most sophisticated' such system in the world

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]]> Israel asks Washington for $700 million in military aid http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4212656,00.html Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:56:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=59916 Ynet: Funds to be invested in Iron Dome, Magic Wand defense systems, ensuring near-complete security for Israel until 2015

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]]> Chinks remain in Israel’s air defense armor, despite Iron Dome https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-chinks-in-our-missile-defense-armor/ http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=38404 Analysis: Success of rocket interceptions this week should not obscure Israel's vulnerability to other Iran-related missiles, flying at different speeds on different trajectories

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