Iron Dome is Israel's active short-range air defense system developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. Known for intercepting rockets, artillery, and mortars at scale, it has been central to Israeli air defense since its deployment in 2011. Recently, the system has been upgraded, deployed abroad to the UAE, and used to intercept Iranian missiles and Hezbollah projectiles. Last updated 5 days ago
NEW: The IDF said explosions in Eilat were caused by Iranian missiles launched toward Jordan. Two Iron Dome interceptors were fired at debris as a precaution, while Israeli security source said the launches may have been a warning to Israel.
Israel's Rafael plans to establish a production line in India for Tamir interceptors, the munition used by the Iron Dome system, according to NDTV.
Sources say Rafael is in talks with Indian defense firms for joint production, aiming to cut costs, provide backup capacity, and enable interceptor sales to other countries.
Israel's Defense Ministry and Rafael completed a series of trials on the Iron Dome system, conducted in light of lessons from the war against Iran.
The trials examined upgrades recently introduced to the system, aimed at countering threats...
Israel's Defense Ministry and Rafael completed a series of trials on the Iron Dome system, conducted in light of lessons from the war against Iran.
The trials examined upgrades recently introduced to the system, aimed at countering threats from rockets, cruise missiles, and UAVs, alongside technological improvements designed to handle high rates of fire.
As part of the integration process of the "Iron Beam" laser system, the trials drilled joint operation scenarios run from the Iron Dome control suite.
Hezbollah released footage claiming to show an FPV drone strike on an Iron Dome battery at the Jal Alam site near the southern Lebanese border on May 19. The group says it's the second Iron Dome platform destroyed.
Israeli military officials say the IDF is developing countermeasures for Hezbollah's fiber-optic FPV drones, which are immune to electronic jamming and have repeatedly targeted troops in southern Lebanon and northern Israel. No system is ex...
Israeli military officials say the IDF is developing countermeasures for Hezbollah's fiber-optic FPV drones, which are immune to electronic jamming and have repeatedly targeted troops in southern Lebanon and northern Israel. No system is expected in the short term.
The most effective counter would be striking drone operators and supply chains, but the ceasefire only permits engaging imminent threats. The IAF has shot down at least 27 FPV drones using Iron Dome and deployed mobile radars to detect incoming launches.
Reserve Iron Dome soldier arrested for spying for Iran, allegedly sharing base coordinates and personnel names after being recruited via Telegram. Detained after Operation “Lion’s Roar” began; prosecutors seek extended custody.
