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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 624

missile defense

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 21, 2025, 2:15 am
Trump selects design plans for Israeli-inspired ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense shield
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
By Mike Stone and Jeff Mason
Rockets fired by Hezbollah from southern Lebanon are intercepted by the Iron Dome air defense system over the Upper Galilee region in northern Israel on August 23, 2024. (Jalaa Marey/AFP)
January 28, 2025, 6:39 am
Trump signs executive order to develop American-made ‘Iron Dome’ missile shield
US president calls for work on ‘state-of-the-art’ air defenses to begin immediately, says Israeli system ‘knocks down just about every’ projectile
By Agencies and ToI Staff
The 'Iron Beam' laser-based air defense system is seen intercepting a target over southern Israel, March 2022. (Defense Ministry)
October 28, 2024, 6:30 pm
‘Iron Beam’ laser-based interception system set to become operational in 2025
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
By Emanuel Fabian
Palestinian terrorists take control of an Israeli tank after crossing the border fence with Israel from Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023. (Said Khatib / AFP)
July 2, 2024, 9:00 am
In war with low-tech foe, startups could prevent costly failings – so why don’t they?
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
By Amir Mizroch
Illustrative: The 40th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 10, 2019. (Amr Nabil/AP)
May 22, 2024, 2:45 pm
Iran attack on Israel looms large as US seeks Gulf backing for missile shield
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
By Reuters
Defense Minister Yoav Galant attends a ceremony in the Knesset, June 13, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 21, 2023, 8:24 pm
Gallant, Ukrainian counterpart discuss joint threat from Iran, missile warning system
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
By ToI Staff
Deputy speaker of Ukraine's parliament Olena Kondratiuk in Jerusalem, May 1, 2023 (Lazar Berman/The Times of Israel)
May 3, 2023, 7:40 am
Help us get our kids back from Russia, urges senior Ukraine lawmaker visiting Israel
Deputy speaker of Kyiv’s parliament Olena Kondratiuk is leading a delegation stressing the need for Israeli expertise in early warning systems, shelters
By Lazar Berman
Illustrative: An LRAD missile is launched from the Sa’ar 6-class corvette INS Magen during a test in November 2022. (Israel Defense Forces)
November 30, 2022, 1:10 pm
Israeli Navy tests long-range anti-cruise missile interceptor from advanced corvette
Military and defense ministry say system showed its ability to destroy variety of targets, ensure ‘naval superiority’
By Emanuel Fabian
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
An Iron Dome battery fires an interceptor missile during a trial on the US military’s White Sands test range in New Mexico in an image published on July 18, 2022. (Defense Ministry)
July 18, 2022, 11:45 am
US Marines successfully test air defense system using Iron Dome launcher, missiles
Israel’s Defense Ministry says 1st trials conducted in New Mexico; prototype combines American radar, command center with Israel’s launcher and interceptor missiles
By Emanuel Fabian
The 'Iron Beam' laser-based air defense system is seen during a test in southern Israel, March 2022. (Defense Ministry)
June 16, 2022, 10:26 am
Israel said planning to show Biden laser defense system, seeking partnership
Jerusalem hopes to convince US president to invest in new Iron Beam rocket interceptor, according to report
By ToI Staff and Jacob Magid
Illustrative: Two Arrow 3 interceptors are launched during a test of the missile defense system on January 18, 2022. (Defense Ministry)
March 27, 2022, 3:55 pm
Germany mulls purchasing Israel’s Arrow 3 anti-missile shield
Move comes amid jitters over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; $2.2 billion system could provide cover for neighbors too
By AFP and ToI Staff
A member of the US Air Force stands near a Patriot missile battery at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, February 20, 2020. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/Pool via AP, File)
September 11, 2021, 11:46 am
US pulls missile defenses in Saudi Arabia amid attacks by Iran-backed rebels
Pentagon acknowledges ‘redeployment of certain air defense assets’ but insists America maintains ‘broad and deep’ commitment to its Mideast allies
By Jon Gambrell
An Iron Dome battery is seen during a trial on the US military's White Sands test range in New Mexico in June 2021. (Defense Ministry)
August 23, 2021, 4:48 pm
US military completes first Iron Dome tests on American soil
Israel’s Defense Ministry says trials conducted in New Mexico with assistance from Israeli firms, in first since batteries were delivered some 8 months ago
By Judah Ari Gross
A high-powered laser system installed on a Cessna aircraft as part of a test of the system by the Defense Ministry and Elbit Systems weapons contractor in June 2021. (Defense Ministry)
June 21, 2021, 5:07 pm
In test, Defense Ministry shoots down drone with plane-mounted laser
Israeli official says ground-based system, capable of intercepting rockets, mortar shells and UAVs, is expected to be in use by end of 2024
By Judah Ari Gross
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