The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/missile-defense/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:25:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png missile defense | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/missile-defense/ 32 32 Report: Rubio okays $25.8B sale of interceptors and other arms to Israel, Mideast nations https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-rubio-oked-25-8-billion-sale-of-interceptors-and-other-arms-to-israel-mideast-nations/ Fri, 08 May 2026 01:52:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3818965 Amount is three times more than $8.6 billion sale that was originally reported, according to Bloomberg; weapons not expected to arrive in near future

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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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]]> For Israel’s most vulnerable workers, safety often comes second when missiles fly https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-israels-most-vulnerable-workers-safety-often-comes-second-when-missiles-fly/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:49:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3773102 Deaths of construction workers and a caregiver in Iranian attacks highlight dangers faced by laborers who feel forced to choose between shelter and livelihood

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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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]]> 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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]]> Trump selects design plans for Israeli-inspired ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense shield https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-selects-design-plans-for-israeli-inspired-golden-dome-missile-defense-shield/ Tue, 20 May 2025 23:15:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3554005 US president taps Space Force general to head $175 billion program, which aims to develop a network of satellites that can spot, track and ultimately intercept incoming missiles

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]]> Trump signs executive order to develop American-made ‘Iron Dome’ missile shield https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-signs-executive-order-to-develop-american-made-iron-dome-missile-shield/ Tue, 28 Jan 2025 04:39:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3469637 US president calls for work on 'state-of-the-art' air defenses to begin immediately, says Israeli system 'knocks down just about every' projectile

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]]> ‘Iron Beam’ laser-based interception system set to become operational in 2025 https://www.timesofisrael.com/iron-beam-laser-interception-system-set-to-become-operational-in-2025/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:30:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3406966 Originally slated for this year, system uses lasers to intercept rockets and drones for a fraction of the cost of the Iron Dome, but does not function well during inclement weather

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]]> In war with low-tech foe, startups could prevent costly failings – so why don’t they? https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-war-with-low-tech-foe-startups-could-prevent-costly-failings-so-why-dont-they/ Tue, 02 Jul 2024 06:00:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3315555 On Oct. 7, Israel's $1 billion border fence sensors were blinded by cheap Hamas drones. Companies developing solutions claim they still face resistance from the defense establishment

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]]> Iran attack on Israel looms large as US seeks Gulf backing for missile shield https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-attack-on-israel-looms-large-as-us-seeks-gulf-backing-for-missile-shield/ Wed, 22 May 2024 11:45:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3295654 US officials attending summit in Riyadh are hoping to push Mideast allies to set aside mutual distrust for regional defense project, pointing to success against Tehran last month

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]]> Gallant, Ukrainian counterpart discuss joint threat from Iran, missile warning system https://www.timesofisrael.com/gallant-ukrainian-counterpart-discuss-joint-threat-from-iran-missile-warning-system/ Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:24:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3037875 Defense minister briefed by Oleksii Reznikov about situation amid ongoing war with Russia; the two talk about Israeli attack alert technology being developed for Ukraine

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]]> Help us get our kids back from Russia, urges senior Ukraine lawmaker visiting Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/help-us-get-our-kids-back-from-russia-urges-senior-ukraine-lawmaker-visiting-israel/ Wed, 03 May 2023 04:40:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3007178 Deputy speaker of Kyiv's parliament Olena Kondratiuk is leading a delegation stressing the need for Israeli expertise in early warning systems, shelters

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]]> Israeli Navy tests long-range anti-cruise missile interceptor from advanced corvette https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-navy-tests-long-range-anti-cruise-missile-interceptor-from-advanced-corvette/ Wed, 30 Nov 2022 11:10:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2886259 Military and defense ministry say system showed its ability to destroy variety of targets, ensure ‘naval superiority’

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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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]]> US Marines successfully test air defense system using Iron Dome launcher, missiles https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-marines-hold-1st-test-of-air-defense-system-using-iron-dome-launcher-missiles/ Mon, 18 Jul 2022 08:45:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2801102&preview=true&preview_id=2801102 Israel's Defense Ministry says 1st trials conducted in New Mexico; prototype combines American radar, command center with Israel's launcher and interceptor missiles

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