Tag: anti-missile
Defense Minister Gantz Approves Significant Funding for New High-Power Laser Missile Defense
Gantz said the high-power laser system constitutes a “strategic change” in Israel’s defense of the home front.
Iron Beam to Join Iron Dome to Intercept Short-Range Missiles
Israel advances its strategy of playing defense instead of offense.
Sequester Cuts Military Aid to Israel by Small Amount
The United States told Israel the sequester axe fell lightly on Israel and that the cut in military aid will amount to $144 million...
Iron Dome Tested Near Jerusalem
The Iron Dome anti-missile defense system was tested near the city of Modi'in, located between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, before being removed on Wednesday,...
Syrian and Lebanese News Agencies Claim Israeli Drone Downed
Two news agencies in Lebanon and Syria claimed Wednesday evening that an Israeli drone was downed, possibly by a SAM anti-missile that was fired...