Iron Dome

Germany on its way to getting Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system

While it may take awhile before an Iron Dome battery will be deployed on German soil, Germany sees Israeli missile defense as the best bet against hostile Russian activity.

 The Iron Dome air defense missile systems is seen during operational trials conducted following the conclusion Operation Shield and Arrow on May 14, 2023
An Iron Dome anti-missile battery is stationed near the Israeli-Syrian border,, in the Golan Heights, northern Israel, on January 3, 2020.

Rafael, Aurelius to build Iron Dome components at former Volkswagen plant in Germany's Lower Saxony

An Iron Dome anti-missile battery is stationed near the Israeli-Syrian border,, in the Golan Heights, northern Israel, on January 3, 2020.

Volkswagen may turn German factory into Iron Dome production site - report

Democratic Senate candidate, Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan speaks during a get out the vote event at the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Twin Cities Office on Aug. 8, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Minnesota’s Democratic nominee is an Israel critic, but she is not El-Sayed 2.0


Hezbollah strikes Iron Dome battery with FPV drone

The IDF has struggled to respond to the FPV drone threat, which uses special cables and manual operation of the drone to outwit the military's advanced technologies for jamming and tracking drones.

An Iron Dome anti-missile battery is stationed near the Israeli-Syrian border,, in the Golan Heights, northern Israel, on January 3, 2020.

This isn’t pro-Israel: Cutting US aid to Israel rewards its enemies - opinion

As missiles continue to target Israel, US aid and Iron Dome funding face political backlash, with Democrats and advocacy groups divided over Israel’s defense strategy.

 US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) walks to the Senate floor at the US Capitol in Washington, US, October 21, 2021.

IDF: Iron Beam laser saw limited use in Iran war due to lack of batteries, 14 needed

Firing Arrow interceptors can cost millions of shekels, Iron Dome interceptors can cost tens of thousands of shekels, but firing the Iron Beam is as cheap as turning a light on.

The Iron Beam laser defense system, pictured in December 2025.

Israel sent Iron Dome system, dozens of IDF soldiers to UAE during Iran war

This is the first instance of the Iron Dome being used operationally outside the United States or Israel, though Singapore has reportedly previously purchased and received Iron Dome as well.

(Illustrative) Iron dome anti-missile system fires interception missiles as rockets fired from the Gaza Strip to Israel, in Ashkelon on August 7, 2022.

When defense becomes political: Iron Dome's falling US congressional support - editorial

A growing number of leading progressives have come out against continued American funding for the system, some saying it has “emboldened Israel" to attack other countries.

Anti-missile batteries fire interception missiles toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Lebanon, as seen in northern Israel, during the war with Iran and Hezbollah and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, March 16, 2026.

US funding for Iron Dome air defense system no longer enjoying bipartisan support

Funding was relatively uncontroversial in the past, but some of the progressives now opposing Iron Dome funding are arguing that Israel does not need the assistance.

Anti-missile batterie fire interception missiles toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Lebanon, as seen in northern Israel, during the war with Iran and Hezbollah and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, March 22, 2026.

From first intercept to 10,000 combat intercepts: Iron Dome turns 15-analysis

The Iron Dome has become a global brand and has changed Israel's national security doctrine

Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from the city of Ashkelon, Israel, October 9, 2023.

Israel approves increased production of Arrow missile interceptors for second time this year

Israel’s ministerial committee approves a rapid increase in Arrow missile interceptor production, aiming to bolster defense amid rising concerns over stock depletion during the ongoing conflict.

 Arrow air defense system

Jerusalem prosecutors indict 23-year-old over alleged contact with Iranian agent

According to the indictment, Jaber came into contact in January with a Telegram user identified as “Joan” after looking for temporary work in a Telegram group.

 An illustrative image of an Iranian agent in the backdrop of an Iranian flag.

‘Eroding shield’: Iran’s evolving attack strategy aims for interceptor shortage, report reveals

The Jewish Institute for National Security of America reported that the main concern for the US and Israel in the coming weeks of the war is the impending shortage of interceptors.

An interceptor is fired toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Lebanon, as seen in northern Israel, March 22, 2026