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"...The IDF identified the launch of a missile from Yemen toward Israeli territory. IAF aerial defense systems intercepted the threat, the army confirmed on Sunday. Sirens sounded in the Jerusalem area and across central Israel. ..."
Reference: www.jpost.com ."...A ballistic missile launched at Israel by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen was successfully intercepted by air defenses a short while ago, the military says. ..."
Reference: www.timesofisrael.com ."...Originally designed as ground-based, vehicle-mounted equipment, the VAMPIRE system sparked discussions in early 2024. ...The VAMPIRE system is a modular, portable kit that can be mounted on any vehicle with a cargo bed, whether military or civilian. Installation is user-friendly, allowing a two-person team to complete it in about two hours using standard tools. ...APKWS missile, a modified air-to-surface missile (ASM), employs the WESCAM MX-10 combined thermal imaging sensor and laser designator to track the cruise missile. The SAM’s proximity fuse then detonates near the target, disabling or destroying the incoming Kh-59 missile. ..."
Reference: interestingengineering.com ."...Yemen's Houthis have been responsible for several ballistic missile launches towards Israel, including one that struck Tel Aviv in September. The IDF has previously employed its "Arrow" system system to intercept Houthi missiles before reaching Israeli soil. ..."
Reference: www.jpost.com .Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine (January 8, 2026) Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine (January 8, 2026) Location:...
