Israeli air defence system

IDF admits air defense failures after Dimona, Arad missile impacts

"Our air defense system is the best in the world, but it is not hermetic. There are mistakes, there are malfunctions," said Chief of Staff of the IDF’s Air Defense Systems, Colonel L.

Israeli security and rescue forces at the scene where a missile fired from Iran toward Israel caused damage to residential buildings in the southern Israeli city of Arad, March 22, 2026.
Israeli security and rescue forces at the scene of a rocket strike in the northern Israeli city of Kiryat Shmona, April 1, 2026

Iran fires largest ballistic missile salvo in weeks on Passover, buildings damaged

A girl poses for a picture next to the remnants of a missile stuck in the ground found in Kifl Haris village, near Nablus in the West Bank, March 24, 2026.

Israel scales back top missile defenses as Iranian attacks keep coming - report

At the scene where an Iranian ballistic missile struck Beit Shemesh, causing extensive destruction and fatalities, March 1.

After an Iranian missile shattered homes, Beit Shemesh residents learn to live in limbo


US demands some production of Arrow 3 for Germany take place in America - report

As the US was a part of the development of the Arrow 3 system, their approval of the deal between Israel and Germany is required.

 Israel's Arrow 3 interceptor.

Gantz: Israel doesn't have production capacity to supply air defense systems to Ukraine

Israel has sent Ukraine humanitarian aid as well as medical equipment but refuses to send over any weaponry that can be deemed as lethal weaponry.

 Iron dome anti-missile system fires interception missiles as rockets fired from the Gaza Strip to Israel, on August 6, 2022.

Gantz speaks with American counterpart on Arrow 3 after Berlin moves forward

If the US allows Germany to procure the system, it would be the largest defense deal in Israeli history.

 Israel's Arrow 3 interceptor.

IDF soldiers who work with radar, Iron Dome at risk of cancer - study

The team suggested that IDF soldiers working with Hawk missiles, David’s sling batteries, Iron Dome, Arrow missiles and Patriot batteries could all expose them to excessive radiation. 

 Dividing cancer cell

Satellite images show Israeli missile system deployed in UAE against Iranian threats

The Barak-8 air defense systems deployed by the UAE could be the first of a substantial contract for additional systems to protect sensitive sites.

 Satellite images taken over the United Arab Emirates show at least two Israeli Barak air defense systems being used by the Gulf country.

Russia-Ukraine War: Israel must deter Iran as it gives Russia drones - analysis

If Iran thinks its drones are successful in Ukraine it could take the information and knowledge gained from terrorizing Ukrainians to threaten Israel.

 A view of drones during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on August 24, 2022

Ukraine asked Israel in official letter for air defense systems

The Ukrainian government sent Israel a letter requesting air defense systems as a way to counter any Iranian ballistic missiles and attack drones.

The David's Sling air defense system intercepts target during flight test

Netanyahu warns weapons provided to Ukraine could end up in Iran

The Ukrainian foreign minister said that his country will send an official request to the State of Israel asking for air defense systems.

 Leader of the Opposition and head of the Likud party Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to the media  in Tel Aviv on October 3, 2022.

Israel air defense again in spotlight as West promises Ukraine defenses - analysis

Many people are wondering whether or not Israel will supply Ukraine with air defense systems.

Cars are on fire after Russia's missile attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, October 10, 2022.

Dozen NATO allies aim for joint air defense systems such as Israel's Arrow 3

Germany, Britain, Slovakia, Norway, Latvia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Belgium, Czechia, Finland, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Romania and Slovenia took part in the considerations,

SPYDER quick reaction air defense system of Indian Air Force firing a Derby missile