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Israeli Air Force fighter jets prepare to head out for strikes in Iran, early October 26, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)
December 23, 2024, 5:19 am
Amid IDF rethink, some see air-launched missile doctrine moving to more solid ground
The air force has long promoted versatile missile systems fired from jets, but critics say new threats require a shift to ground-based arms that are faster and more cost-effective
By Tal Schneider
A massive blimp containing an advanced radar system to detect incoming missiles and drones, as seen at a ceremony in northern Israel, March 22, 2021. (Israel Defense Forces)
March 23, 2022, 3:22 pm
Giant missile-detecting balloon begins operational use over northern Israel
Defense Ministry hands Sky Dew system over to air force after years of testing; sensors onboard aerostat are meant to identify incoming long-range munitions, drones
By Emanuel Fabian
An Arrow 3 interceptor is launched during a test of the missile defense system on January 18, 2022. (Defense Ministry)
January 18, 2022, 6:47 am
Israel successfully tests Arrow 3 anti-ballistic missile system
Defense Ministry says radar arrays detected incoming ‘target’ and two Arrow 3 interceptors were fired at it, destroying it; trial follows recent Iranian ballistic missile tests
By Judah Ari Gross
A massive blimp containing an advanced radar system that Israel plans to deploy into the sky over northern Israel to detect incoming missiles and drones, as seen at its home base on November 3, 2021. (Defense Ministry)
November 3, 2021, 11:42 am
Israel prepares to launch giant missile-detecting balloon over north
Sensors onboard the aerostat are meant to identify incoming long-range munitions; move comes amid ongoing efforts by the Israeli Air Force to improve aerial defenses
By Judah Ari Gross
This handout photo provided by the Defense Ministry on March 16, 2021, shows the Iron Dome missile defense system firing an interceptor missile during recent tests. (Defense Ministry)
March 16, 2021, 4:47 pm
In ‘technological leap,’ Iron Dome tackles multiple complex threats at once
Defense Ministry completes new tests of upgraded system, which is now capable of simultaneously shooting down ‘multiple unmanned aerial vehicles, missile salvoes and rockets’
By ToI Staff
An Arrow 2 interceptor missile is fired at an incoming target in a live-fire test on August 12, 2020. (Defense Ministry)
August 13, 2020, 2:58 am
Israel, US test upgraded Arrow 2 missile, capable of intercepting incoming nukes
Weapon to defend against long-range projectiles shoots down target off Israeli coast in ‘perfect’ simulation, Defense Ministry says
By Judah Ari Gross and ToI Staff
A test launch of the Arrow 3 missile defense system released by the Defense Ministry on July 28, 2019. (Defense Ministry)
July 28, 2019, 12:53 pm
Israel, US say they’ve conducted successful test of Arrow 3 in Alaska
Netanyahu lauds joint operation, saying system successfully intercepted ballistic missiles in space ‘at unprecedented altitudes and speeds’
By Jacob Magid
Israel and the United States carry out a successful test of their advanced Arrow 3 missile defense system on January 22, 2019. (Missile Defense Organization/Defense Ministry)
January 22, 2019, 8:56 am
Israel, US test-fire Arrow 3 missile, declare trial a success
Calling test a ‘milestone’ in development of Israel’s self-defense, ministry says interceptor locked onto incoming dummy missile, fully destroyed it
By Judah Ari Gross
The David's Sling missile defense system seen at the Hatzor Air Base, Israel. Sunday, April 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner)
October 25, 2017, 9:14 pm
Israeli anti-missile system crowned at US Defense conference
David’s Sling earns technology pioneer award for ability to accurately shoot down medium-range missiles
By ToI Staff
Successful test of Iron Dome anti-missile system, February 22, 2017 (Screen capture: YouTube)
February 23, 2017, 1:33 am
Israel successfully tests improved version of Iron Dome
Anti-missile defense system, using new US-made interceptors, put through paces and comes out with flying colors
By ToI Staff
The David’s Sling missile defense system undergoes a final round of tests on Dec. 21, 2015 in Israel. (AP Photo courtesy of Israel Ministry of Defense/via JTA)
January 25, 2017, 7:26 pm
Upgraded David’s Sling aces new anti-missile tests
Defense Ministry hails successful joint trial with US as ‘important milestone’ for anti-ballistic missile battery
By Judah Ari Gross
Illustrative: The Arrow 3 missile is launched from Palmachim air base in central Israel on December 10, 2015. (Defense Ministry)
July 6, 2016, 4:46 pm
Israel, US test missile defense systems against thousands of simulated rockets
David’s Sling, Arrow and more take part in 5-day intercontinental exercise, as Jerusalem and Washington hammer out aid package
By Judah Ari Gross
A test of the David's Sling missile defense system (Defense Ministry)
December 21, 2015, 12:41 pm
David’s Sling missile defense system ready for use, defense officials say
Air Force to subject medium range interceptors, jointly developed with US, to real-world tests after delivery in 2016
By Judah Ari Gross and ToI Staff
The David's Sling Stunner missile on display, January 4, 2012 (Herzl Shapira/Flash90)
June 29, 2015, 7:48 pm
Air force starts training operators for David’s Sling missile defense
Commander of the inaugural course hints system, which can intercept mid-range projectiles, to be operational within a year
By Mitch Ginsburg
David's Sling missile defense system in action, in footage released by the Israeli military on April 1, 2015 (YouTube screenshot)
April 1, 2015, 7:50 pm
Israel’s new anti-ballistic missile system ‘phenomenal’ in testing
Pending further successful final run, Israel could bring David’s Sling online in months, boosting long-range missile defenses
By Avi Lewis
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