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Israel's battle-tested air defenses 'exceeded expectations' in Iran war, missile defense chief says

MILITARY AFFAIRS: Iron Dome, Arrow, and David's Sling got their 'combat proven' stamp during the war with Iran. Now, the director of the Israel Missile Defense Organization explains what's next.

 A fundamental key to the success of Israel’s air defense lies in the multilayered defense system that many countries around the world are trying to copy. Here, rockets fired by Hezbollah are intercepted by the Iron Dome air defense system over the Upper Galilee last August.
 Israeli air defense systems operating during the war with Iran.

Israel accomplished 'revolutions' in drone and air defense systems during Iran War

 Missiles launched from Iran are intercepted as seen from Tel Aviv, Israel, June 18, 2025.

'Baptism by fire': IDF Arrow Unit official shares insight into operations during Iran war

Wreckage from an Iranian missile impact in central Israel, June 22, 2025.

Why is Israel unable to create airtight defense against Iran's missile barrages? - explainer


Israel faces missile interceptor shortage amid Iran strikes, US official tells WSJ

Since the beginning of Operation Rising Lion, the US Defense Department has increased the number of missile defense systems stationed in the region.

 Missiles launched from Iran are intercepted as seen from Tel Aviv, Israel, June 18, 2025.

Half of Houthis' ballistic missile launches to Israel have failed, report finds

Around 50% of ballistic missiles that were fired by the Houthi terror group in Yemen since the resuming of fighting in Gaza have failed, according to Israeli officials.

The first of two Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors is launched during a successful intercept test

How much did it cost the US to intercept the missile launched from Yemen to Israel?

The US has positioned a THAAD missile battery in Israel to reinforce the Israeli Arrow system, and the two intercepted yesterday's barrage from Yemen.

 A US Army Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon system is seen on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, October 26, 2017.

IDF shoots down Houthi ballistic missile, Katz vows retaliation

Katz threatens to assassinate group’s leaders •IDF fighting continues in Gaza • Israel buys more Arrow air defense missiles.

 A man holds up a gun, as Houthi supporters rally to commemorate ten Houthi fighters killed by the US Navy in the Red Sea, in Sanaa, Yemen January 5, 2024

Israel, Germany move toward 2025 delivery of Arrow missile defense system

Progress comes amidst German ban on sales of arms to Israel

 The Arrow 3 air defense system, used for the first time on November 9, 2023, to intercept a missile fired at Eilat by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.

Israel faces potential shortage of interceptor missiles amid Iran threats

Stroul also noted that the US cannot indefinitely sustain supply efforts for both Ukraine and Israel, as resources are reaching a critical limit.

 An Arrow II missile interceptor is displayed in front of journalists at an Israeli air defence command in the Palmahim military base south of Tel Aviv May 12, 2011.

'Defense is more expensive than offense': The cost of Iran's missile attack and Israel's defense

The unwritten rule is that the interceptor missile always costs more than the missile being intercepted.

 People stand around apparent remains of a ballistic missile lying in the desert, following an attack by Iran on Israel, near the southern city of Arad, Israel October 2, 2024.

Houthis target Tel Aviv, surrounding areas in overnight missile attack

The missile was intercepted outside Israeli airspace by the IDF 'Arrow' aerial defense system, according to the IDF, causing loud booms and debris to fall.

 The Arrow 3 air defense system, used for the first time on November 9, 2023, to intercept a missile fired at Eilat by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.

How did a Houthi missile evade Israeli and American hi-tech radar? - analysis

It is still unclear whether the missile was detected in time and why the Arrow system did not intercept it as planned.

  A Ghadr 1 class Shahab 3 long range missile is launched during a test from an unknown location in central Iran September 28, 2009.

US and Israel boost defense ties with key tech meetings

US and Israeli defense leaders met in Washington to enhance technological cooperation and discuss key military systems.

 US, Israeli delegations meet in Washington to talk technological cooperation during war.

As Hezbollah ramps up attacks, Iran proxies itch to strike Israel - analysis

Iran is watching and learning from Israel’s responses. It is likely that Tehran is mobilizing other proxies to increase attacks on Israel. 

 A war between Israel and Iran (illustrative)