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David's Sling

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
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
An Arrow anti-missile system fires an interceptor missile during Israel's 12-day conflict with Iran, in am image cleared for publication on July 1, 2025. (Defense Ministry)
July 1, 2025, 9:37 pm
Israel’s 12-day war with Iran was a test of technological dominance
From drones to missile defense, the military’s multi-domain capabilities reshaped the battlefield against growing threats from the Islamic Republic
By Stav Levaton
An Israeli airstrike is seen near Baalbek in northeast Lebanon (left) after a IDF Hermes 450 drone was shot down by a Hezbollah missile (right) over southern Lebanon, February 26, 2024. (Screenshot: X)
February 26, 2024, 11:48 am
IDF strikes deeper in Lebanon than for years after Hezbollah shoots down military drone
2 terror operatives killed in strikes near Baalbek, in northeast Lebanon; Israeli air defenses intercept 1 missile fired at UAV, but 2nd one brings it down
By Emanuel Fabian
Interception tests of the David's Sling Aerial Defense System on March 19, 2019. (Defense Ministry)
November 12, 2023, 2:18 pm
Israel signs landmark deal to sell David’s Sling air defense system to Finland
Agreement is the first international sale of the system, which has been used alongside other defenses in Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas
By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff
Israeli tanks head toward the Gaza Strip border in southern Israel on October 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
October 13, 2023, 8:39 pm
IDF launches first ‘localized’ raids into Gaza ahead of expected ground invasion
Military says troops looked for signs of hostages, killed Hamas anti-tank team; many Palestinians flooding south after IDF tells northern strip residents to leave
By Emanuel Fabian, Agencies and ToI Staff
File: Israeli soldiers walk near an Iron Dome defense system (L), a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, the MIM-104 Patriot (C), and an anti-ballistic missile the Arrow 3 (R) during Juniper Cobra's joint exercise press briefing at Hatzor Air Base in central Israel, on February 25, 2016. (GIL COHEN-MAGEN/AFP)
September 21, 2023, 7:33 pm
Israel and US hold joint air defense drill to counter major rocket barrage
Training includes use of all of Israel’s multi-layered air defenses, American systems from Elbit ‘battle lab’
By Emanuel Fabian
The David's Sling system (Defense Ministry)
July 9, 2023, 4:12 pm
Air Force successfully tests ‘expanded capability’ of David’s Sling defense system
Months after first real-world interceptions during flareup with Gaza, IAF says missile defense system will ‘significantly improve air defense layers’
By Emanuel Fabian
A smoke trail of a David's Sling interceptor missile is seen in northern Israel after the interceptor was fired toward a Syrian SS-21 missile, on July 23, 2018. (David Cohen/Flash90)
May 10, 2023, 6:57 pm
David’s Sling downs rocket headed for Tel Aviv in first real-world interception
Medium-range anti-missile system failed in sole previous attempt to shoot down hostile projectile, but now may join Iron Dome in changing face of Gazan threat
By Emanuel Fabian
Interception tests of the David's Sling Aerial Defense System on March 19, 2019. (Defense Ministry)
April 6, 2023, 8:51 am
Eyeing Moscow, Finland to purchase Israeli David’s Sling anti-missile system
Deal worth $344 million announced a day after Nordic country joins NATO, dramatically expanding the military alliance’s border with Russia
By ToI Staff and AP
Likud MK Yuli Edelstein (L), Ukraine President Volodymr Zelensky (C) and National Unity MK Ze'ev Elkin meet in Kyiv on February 20, 2023. (Yuli Edelstein/Twitter)
February 22, 2023, 5:24 am
Likud, opposition MKs urge upped support for Ukraine, including missile defense
Visiting Kyiv, Yuli Edelstein and Ze’ev Elkin call for government to quit sitting on fence, saying it should instead offer unequivocal support for war-torn country
By ToI Staff and Lazar Berman
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is seen on a screen during the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, southern Germany, on February 17, 2023. (Thomas KIENZLE / AFP)
February 17, 2023, 5:50 pm
Likening Russia to Goliath, Zelensky says Ukraine needs David’s Sling from Israel
Addressing Munich Security Conference, Ukrainian president issues fresh plea for military support, says he hopes Israeli decision to hold back air defense system only ‘temporary’
By ToI Staff
A test of the David's Sling missile defense system (Defense Ministry)
October 19, 2022, 5:38 pm
Ukrainian expert: Air defenses withheld by Israel would be an ‘outstanding’ solution
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
By Lazar Berman
Lt. Col. Revital Barzani is seen during a ceremony marking her entry to the role of commander of the Air Force's 66th Ram Battalion, August 23, 2022. (Israel Defense Forces)
August 23, 2022, 11:41 pm
In first, IDF appoints woman as commander of air defense battalion
Lt. Col. Revital Barzani to head IAF’s 66th Battalion, which operates David’s Sling system against medium- to long-range rockets and missiles
By Emanuel Fabian
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (Republican-Alabama) discussing opportunities between the Us and Israel with Heather Johnston and Ari Sacher in his office in Washington in 2021 (courtesy)
January 7, 2022, 8:40 pm
From Iron Dome to supply chains, US Christian group quietly shaping US-Israel ties
After bringing House leaders to the West Bank and securing missile defense funding, the Alabama-based USIEA sees Abraham Accords countries replacing China as pharma suppliers
By Lazar Berman
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