The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/missile-defense-system/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:16:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png missile defense system | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/missile-defense-system/ 32 32 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> Trump’s Israeli-inspired Golden Dome faces major delays after US government shutdown https://www.timesofisrael.com/trumps-israeli-inspired-golden-dome-faces-major-delays-after-us-government-shutdown/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:48:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3694450 Industry insiders voice concern over the lack of a finalized architecture and spending plan, as the $175 billion anti-missile system struggles to move from blueprint to execution

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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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]]> 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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]]> Daily Briefing Oct. 23: UN releases 2nd damning report on Israel; real estate soars https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-oct-23-un-releases-2nd-damning-report-on-israel-real-estate-soars/ Sun, 23 Oct 2022 10:16:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2857101 Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman breaks down the 28-page document and talks defense systems for Ukraine; real estate reporter Danielle Nagler on Jerusalem's white elephant

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]]> As West works on Ukraine missile defense needs, Israel shows no sign of pitching in https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-west-focuses-on-ukraines-missile-defense-needs-israel-shows-no-sign-of-shift/ Fri, 14 Oct 2022 16:08:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2852675 Jerusalem has repeatedly rebuffed calls for sending Iron Dome to Kyiv since war began; Ukraine's envoy laments lack of cooperation against 'common enemy' Iran

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]]> Iran unveils new advanced missile defense system it says can destroy enemy jets https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-unveils-new-advanced-missile-defense-system-it-says-can-destroy-enemy-jets/ Sun, 09 Jun 2019 15:53:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2091243 Islamic Republic's defense minister says the Khordad 15 can trace targets 150 km away, intercept them at a range of 120 km and can destroy six objects at once

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]]> Russia to start S-400 missile defense shipments to Turkey in July — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/russia-to-start-s-400-missile-defense-shipments-to-turkey-in-july-report/ Wed, 24 Apr 2019 13:35:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2063379 Ankara’s purchase of weapons system risks US sanctions and has strained already tense relations with Washington

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]]> Netanyahu hails US purchase of Israeli Iron Dome batteries https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-hails-us-purchase-of-israeli-iron-dome-batteries/ Wed, 06 Feb 2019 17:22:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=2013473&preview=true&preview_id=2013473 Washington buys missile defense system to protect deployed troops, says no decision yet on specific theater for use; PM warns enemies Israel has an 'iron fist'

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]]> US finalizes $15 billion sale of missile defense system to Saudi Arabia https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-finalizes-15-billion-sale-of-missile-defense-system-to-saudi-arabia/ Thu, 29 Nov 2018 07:06:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1970734 Administration refuses to bow to pressure from members of Congress over brutal killing of US-based Saudi journalist Khashoggi

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]]> 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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]]> Bipartisan House letter seeks Iron Dome use for US Army https://www.timesofisrael.com/bipartisan-house-letter-seeks-iron-dome-use-for-us-army/ Tue, 24 Apr 2018 17:30:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1836459 US lawmakers say Israeli-made missile defense battery needed to protect against 'emboldened, aggressive' Russia and North Korea

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