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The nervous system behind Israel's successful defense against Iranian threats

During Iranian attack, Israel's defense systems intercepted 99% of threats spearheaded by Air Force's tech unit, Ofek 324, which managed detection, tracking and interceptions; commander highlights their role in protecting Israeli skies and AI integration

Israel Wullman | 04.26.24

Hezbollah is learning and becoming deadlier

Analysis: Terror group's drones effectively exploit 'dead zones' undetectable by radar, showcasing steep learning curve that requires advanced programming and skilled operators

Ron Ben-Yishai | 04.18.24

Israel kills senior Hezbollah field commander after attack drones penetrate border from Lebanon

Watch the video of the strike on Ismail Yusaf Baz; The 2 drones did not raise any alarm and exploded in the Galilee, injuring 3 Israelis; IDF responds by bombing a vehicle in southern Lebanon and killing an important terrorist commander

Elisha Ben Kimon, Lior Ben Ari, Yair Kraus | 04.16.24

Iran's missile capability and Israel's ability to defend against it

Iran has at least nine types of missiles able to travel the 1,000 kilometer distance to Israel at a speed of 3 kilometers per second; The IDF's multilayered aerial defenses have the proven ability to respond but no defense system if full proof

Elisha Ben Kimon, Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner | 04.12.24

Israeli officials wonder where and when Iran's revenge would come

Analysis: Israel must play a strong game of defense and prepare to respond to Iran's strike whenever and wherever it occurs since the killing of its senior IRGC commander is a severe blow to Tehran and its Lebanese proxies

Yossi Yehushua | 04.04.24

Ashdod comes under rocket fire for 1st time in months

Rocket sirens blare during Purim holiday as eight projectiles target southern city; 6 rockets land in open fields; Hamas claims responsibility

Matan Tzuri, Einav Halabi, Yoav Zitun | 03.25.24

Inadvertently: An IDF offensive doctrine now more operable

Opinion: Societal shifts, politicization of security matters, Israeli society's sensitivity to kidnappings and the introduction of Iron Dome have led the IDF to evolve from proactive operations to a more reactive stance; after October 7, that all changed

Dr. Avigdor Haselkorn | 03.13.24

‘Even after the IDF finishes in Gaza, Iron Dome will still be deployed; we’ll live by the sword for some time yet’

In his retirement interview, outgoing Rafael CEO Yoav Har-Even explains why demand for Israeli arms is soaring despite October 7 blunders, discusses how laser interception will revolutionize warfare and outlines his vision for the future battlefield

Navit Zomer | 03.02.24

Anat, project leader of the launch & interceptor system for David's Sling at Rafael

'I don't want to imagine what Oct. 7 would have looked like without air defense systems'

Anat has been leading the launch and interceptor system project for David’s Sling at Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, where she has worked for two decades; she shares insights into the evolving operational landscape post-October 7 and the emerging threats the system is gearing up to combat

Yuval Azulay | 02.28.24

מערכת כיפת ברזל הגנה אווירית עוטף עזה דרום הסלמה ב דרום ירי רקטות חמאס

Rafael Defense Systems to establish Iron Dome interceptor factory in US

The new factory will be set up as part of a joint initiative with American defense company RTX Corporation, costing tens of millions of dollars

Navit Zomer | 02.25.24

Rocket fire on Tel Aviv for 1st time in over a month

The Code Red sirens sounded at close to 5 p.m. in communities including: Tel Aviv, Holon, Bat Yam, Nes Ziona, Beer Ya'akov, Lod and Ramla

Ynet | 01.29.24

Iron Dome heroes: Soldiers lost their lives to arm rocket interceptors

Soldiers operating the Iron Dome missile defense batteries near the Gaza border faced thousands of rocket launches on October 7, risking their lives to rearm the units, these are their stories

Yoav Zitun | 10.30.23

מיכאל ברודסקי בטקס קבלת פנים לרגל 75 שנים לישראל בקייב

Ukraine is the most pro-Israeli country in Europe, Israeli envoy says

Ambassador Michael Brodsky says Ukrainians now understand why Israel couldn't provide them with Iron Dome batteries, estimates Ukrainian parliament will soon declare Hamas a terrorist organization

Itamar Eichner | 10.29.23

Biden calls Hamas attack 'sheer evil,' throws full support behind Israel

US will send ammunition and replenish Iron Dome interceptors, POTUS says in White House address; 'Like every nation in the world, Israel has a right to respond, a duty to respond'

Ynetnews | 10.10.23

Rabbi Jonathan Markowitz with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky

Zelensky says pilgrims to Uman would have benefited from Iron Dome

Ukraine president honors Chabad rabbis for sticking with Ukrainians and Jewish soldiers for their valor in battle; says he told Netanyahu that the missile defense system would have protected the tens of thousands of Jews arriving in Uman

Itamar Eichner | 09.15.23