The war behind the war – interceptor vs laser
Even after the impressive success of the Rafael Iron Dome rocket interceptor, there are still some people in Israel – in the defence establishment and outside it – that dream about a laser-based...
View ArticleImproving the shield to deal with growing threat
The growing threat from countries with a huge arsenal of long-range missiles, some with chemical warfare warheads, is forcing Israel to improve its defences. The Arrow air defence system, designed to...
View ArticleIndian army shows interest in Iron Dome interceptor
The Indian army may become one of the first foreign customers for Rafael’s Iron Dome rocket interceptor. Recently, the Indian navy declared that it is not interested in the Israeli system, which...
View ArticleThe low-profile capability of “David’s Sling”
When Israeli officials talk about the “David’s Sling” long-range rocket interceptor system, its capability to intercept cruise missiles is somewhat downplayed.The system is being developed by Rafael in...
View ArticleRocket threats – many countries want to be protected
Until some years ago rockets looked like a threat specific to a limited number of countries. The shortlist was headed by South Korea and Israel – Israel has been attacked by short- and long-range...
View ArticleJumping for joy after David’s Sling success
Israelis and Americans in a heavily fortified control room in a military range in southern Israel jumped for joy and expressed their feelings very loudly. All this happened yesterday morning, seconds...
View ArticleNature, politics and the growing need for missile defence systems
Nature does its part, even if it takes time. The nature in this case is Israel’s multi-tiered rocket and missile defence system. Some of the tiers are operational, others in accelerated development....
View ArticleAllies to a point – the Israeli defence export dilemma
The USA is considered to be Israel’s main ally, yet again and again, it is causing Israeli industry to lose huge defence projects in third countries. The Israeli government accepts this because the USA...
View ArticleDavid’s Sling rockets back into Polish contest
The Polish government is facing a dilemma that has billions of dollars in the balance – the selection of an air defence system to best answer the country’s operational needs. On the face of it, the...
View ArticleNew simulators for the growing air threat
Rockets, missiles and unmanned air systems (UAS) are currently the main aerial threat to Israel. During the recent Protective Edge operation, Israeli air force (IAF) air defence units shot down hundred...
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