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Patriot missles seen at the Rzeszow-Jasionka Airport, in Jasionka, Poland, March 25, 2022. (Evan Vucci/AP)
August 27, 2026, 9:59 pm
US Patriot missile stocks in Europe ‘beyond critical’ due to Iran war, officials say
American defense, NATO, figures warn shortage of interceptors means forces unable to stop sustained Russian ballistic missile attack, would have to ‘take punch after punch’ like Ukraine
By Emma Burrows and Ben Finley
Part of an Iranian ballistic missile is seen in the desert near Jericho in the West Bank after being fired toward Israel from Iran, June 8, 2026 (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
July 25, 2026, 7:47 pm
Iran said constantly honing ballistic missiles to better avoid air defenses
According to The Wall Street Journal, the Kheibar missile, which can reach Israel, is being continuously adapted, employing complex maneuvers to get past interceptors
By ToI Staff
An Elbit MUSIC system in action (Photo credit: Courtesy)
June 28, 2026, 8:11 pm
Israel sold advanced F-15 systems and gear to Qatar and Saudi Arabia – report
Three Qatari royal jets said to have Elbit air defenses, including one that flew the emir to Iran last year; both Doha and Riyadh received advanced pilot helmets, night goggles
By ToI Staff
This image issued by the Defense Ministry on February 11, 2026, shows the David's Sling air defense system during a recent test. (Defense Ministry)
June 25, 2026, 11:25 am
Switzerland in talks with Israel, France, South Korea to buy air defense systems
Citing delays in delivery of US-made Patriot batteries, Bern says it is looking to buy additional anti-missile systems amid ‘deteriorating security situation’ in Europe
By AFP and ToI Staff
The US military deploys a THAAD missile defense system in Israel, March 2019. (US Army Europe/File)
May 22, 2026, 2:55 am
US said to fire more interceptors to protect Israel in latest Iran war than Israel did
WaPo report says US fired 300 interceptors, including over half its THAADs, while Israel fired 190; US official says even more would be used if war resumes because Israel has sent some missile defense batteries for maintenance
By ToI Staff
Workers operate a 3D printer that makes drone parts at the headquarters of Masssivit in Lod, on March 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
May 21, 2026, 3:03 pm
Demand soars for Israel’s weapons tech, even among countries claiming to boycott Jewish state
Sales of battle-tested Israeli arms more than doubled over past 5 years, hitting record of nearly $15 billion in 2024, including to states that publicly avoid deals with Jerusalem
By AP and ToI Staff
Posters for the proposed Golden Dome for America missile defense shield are displayed before an event with US President Donald Trump in the Roosevelt Room at the White House, May 12, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
May 12, 2026, 10:14 pm
Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than planned
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
By AP
The IDF’s first operational Iron Beam high-power laser air defense system, displayed during a handover ceremony at a Rafael Advanced Defense Systems facility, December 28, 2025. (Defense Minister's Office)
May 1, 2026, 2:01 pm
Israel sent laser system to UAE to help intercept Iranian missiles and drones — report
Sources say Jerusalem also sent a surveillance system and other weapons to the Gulf state, marking a major development in security cooperation with the Abraham Accords ally
By ToI Staff
This image issued by the Defense Ministry on February 11, 2026, shows the David's Sling air defense system during a recent test. (Defense Ministry)
April 26, 2026, 2:09 am
Report: Government refused to boost funding for interceptor missiles, even after 2024 Iranian attacks
Netanyahu’s coalition said to have failed to act on repeated recommendations to increase interceptor production, with some members pushing to invest in only offensive measures
By Stav Levaton and Emanuel Fabian
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky listens to a journalist's question during a joint press conference with Bulgaria's Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov (not pictured) in Kyiv, Ukraine, on March 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)
April 10, 2026, 3:45 pm
Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Mideast amid Iran war, Zelensky says
Leader reveals Ukrainian personnel used nation’s own interceptor drones, developed to repel Russian attacks, to defend several countries in exchange for weapons, fuel and money
By VOLODYMYR YURCHUK and HANNA ARHIROVA
This image issued by the Defense Ministry on February 11, 2026, shows the David's Sling air defense system during a recent test. (Defense Ministry)
February 11, 2026, 4:04 pm
Eyeing future missile threats, Israel successfully completes ‘complex’ David’s Sling tests
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
By Emanuel Fabian
File: An Iron Dome anti-missile system fires an interceptor missile as rockets are fired from the Gaza Strip at Israel, August 6, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 28, 2025, 12:47 am
Italian aerospace group Leonardo unveils ‘Michelangelo Dome’ air defense system
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
By Reuters and ToI Staff
This undated handout image from Elbit Systems shows a PULS artillery rocket-launcher system. (Elbit Systems)
November 14, 2025, 4:21 pm
Greece in talks to buy anti-aircraft, artillery systems from Israel
Athens to create ‘Achilles Shield’ multi-layered air defense system, wants to purchase weaponry from Israel for $750 million
By Lefteris Papadimas
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends a ceremony marking the Steel Dome system delivery at the ASELSAN Golbasi Campus in Ankara, Turkey on August 27, 2025. (TUR Presidency / Murat Kula / Anadolu)
August 27, 2025, 10:39 pm
Erdogan hails delivery to his troops of Turkey’s own ‘Steel Dome’ air defense system
President says new $460 million system, commissioned due to ‘recent conflicts’ and modeled on Israel’s Iron Dome, will ‘inspire confidence in friends and fear in enemies’
By AFP
An Israel Air Force F-15 fighter jet, seen at the Tel Nof Air Force base, on January 1, 2024. (Moshe Shai/Flash90)
July 6, 2025, 4:29 am
Report: Iranian ballistic missiles struck five IDF bases during war
Satellite data from US university said to reveal strikes on intelligence base airbase and other facilities; number of successful interceptions decreased daily for first 8 days
By Lazar Berman and ToI Staff
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