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כיפת ברזל, פולקסווגן
Learned from Israel? The workaround to bypass Qatar and make Iron Dome components in Germany
Lower Saxony will invest €200 million to take over the Osnabrück plant, allowing Rafael to deal with the state instead of Volkswagen, where Qatar holds veto power, while saving thousands of jobs
Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 08.29.26
תיעוד הניסויים בקלע דוד במשרד הביטחון
Israel and Greece build new air shield to counter drones and missiles
Israel and Greece are set to sign a $3.6 billion deal on Monday to establish a multilayered air defense network in Greece, integrating Israeli systems including Spyder, Barak MX and David’s Sling with Patriot and AI-powered command-and-control capabilities
Itamar Eichner | 08.28.26
The interceptor crisis behind the Iran war pause
The interceptor crisis behind the Iran war pause — and the risk to Israel
Pentagon warnings over dwindling Patriot and THAAD stocks have exposed a deeper Western production crisis; former Israeli general Eran Ortal explains how interception policy may change and why Israel could also feel the impact
Ron Crissy | 07.27.26
ההפגנות נגד פיטורי העובדים הצפויים בפולקסווגן. כנראה שלקטארים לא אכפת מהם
Qatar reportedly blocks crisis-hit Volkswagen’s Iron Dome deal with Israel
Israeli defense firm Rafael planned to manufacture missile-defense components at Volkswagen’s Osnabrück plant, potentially protecting 2,300 jobs, but the German automaker’s influential Qatari shareholder reportedly blocked the Israeli partnership
Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 07.12.26
כיפת ברזל
Defense and chip hiring push Israeli tech employment to new record
While software firms cut jobs under pressure from AI and the strong shekel, a new Aaron Institute report says Israel’s high-tech workforce rose 6.2% in the first quarter to 424,000, led by defense and semiconductor companies
Sophie Shulman, Calcalist | 07.07.26
The Iron Beam and the Iron Dome
Iron Dome’s next leap: Israel tests laser-linked upgrade for the wars ahead
The Defense Ministry and Rafael say the tests applied lessons from the war and operations against Iran, proving new capabilities against rockets, cruise missiles and drones while ‘improving readiness for an intense security decade’
Dennis Bihler | 06.30.26
אל"מ מ', ראש מחלקת אמל"ח בחיל האוויר
'This isn’t science fiction': Israeli Air Force says laser-armed helicopters could arrive within two years
Why is Israel still struggling to counter the drone threat, how could airborne lasers soon transform the battlefield, and can the Israeli Air Force destroy Iran’s nuclear program? Col. M. offers a rare inside look at the war and the future of airpower
Tal Shahaf | 06.06.26
מטוס F/A-18E סופר הורנט על נושאת המטוסים אברהם לינקולן
US military build-up around Iran tests balance of power as talks continue
US reports new Iran proposal as Trump delays strike but keeps forces ready; Two carrier groups, destroyers and thousands of troops remain near Hormuz; Iran still holds missiles, drones, enriched uranium and threat to disrupt global shipping 
Tal Amoday | 05.21.26
חיזבאללה טוענים כי ירו לעבר כיפת ברזל
Hezbollah posts video of FPV drone strike on Iron Dome battery; IDF: 'This is full-scale war'
Military rushes fishing nets and new detection systems to troops in southern Lebanon after Hezbollah published footage of drones striking an air defense battery, as commanders warn drone threat has no easy fix
Yair Kraus | 05.10.26
Iron Dome system
Israel owes billions to domestic defense firms
State debt to defense contractors has surged to about $3.5 billion as wartime procurement accelerates to replenish depleted munitions; officials blame underfunding, while Finance Ministry questions defense budget management
Yuval Azoulay/Calcalist | 04.29.26
מיירט כיפת ברזל
Report: Israel sent Iron Dome system, troops to UAE during war with Iran
Axios reported that Israel sent an Iron Dome system and troops to a Gulf state at the start of the war with Iran; an Israeli official said it intercepted Iranian missiles, while a UAE official said Israel proved it is a true ally
ynet | 04.26.26
כיפת ברזל
Rafael posts another year of record sales at 21.7 billion shekels for 2025
Defense contractor says sales up 30% - twice that of IAI and Elbit; net profit crosses the one billion shekel mark for the first time, with company reporting 74 billion shekels backlog
Navit Zomer | 03.27.26
כיפת ברזל
Volkswagen in talks to supply Iron Dome components to Israel
German automaker discussing deal with Rafael to produce transport trucks, launcher parts and generators at Osnabrück plant, potentially shifting from car production and helping preserve jobs, report says
Roy Zuckerman | 03.25.26
תמונות לווין של בסיס נבטים, דגל איראן ו שיגור שיגורים איראן מתקפה איראנית מלחמה חרבות ברזל תקיפה טיל טילים
Reservist in Iron Dome unit accused of months-long espionage for Iran
Raz Cohen, 26, of Jerusalem arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran; investigators say he knowingly carried out security tasks and passed sensitive information for $1,000
Meir Turgeman, Elisha Ben Kimon | 03.20.26
כיפת ברזל ברגעי יירוטי הכטב"מים
Vigilant to threat from Iran: Iron Dome implementing lessons learned during Operation Rising Lion
Air defense system enters second month of high alert, focusing on training with live-fire interception exercises and strengthening cooperation with the Arrow and David's Sling systems, in case the US attacks Iran and Israel is forced to join: 'our soldiers will be ready'
Yoav Zitun | 02.10.26
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