Israel | Defense Ministry hands IDF first combat-ready Iron Beam laser interception system

Defense Ministry hands IDF first combat-ready Iron Beam laser interception system

"...The system is referred to in Hebrew as Or Eitan (Eitan’s Light) in memory of Cpt. Eitan Oster, 22, a commander in the Egoz Commando Unit who was killed fighting Hezbollah in southern Lebanon in October 2024. ...The system is not meant to replace the Iron Dome or other air defense systems, but to supplement and complement them, shooting down smaller projectiles and leaving larger ones for the more robust missile-based batteries such as the David’s Sling and Arrow systems.

As long as there is a constant source of energy for the laser, there is no risk of it ever running out of ammunition. ... "

Reference: www.timesofisrael.com .

R2S Lands $1.2B Contract to Produce Tamir Missiles at New Arkansas Facility

R2S Lands $1.2B Contract to Produce Tamir Missiles at New Arkansas Facility

"...The Raytheon-Rafael Protection Systems joint venture has secured a $1.25 billion direct commercial sales contract to supply Israel with Tamir...Camden site is the first all-up-round production facility in the U.S. to manufacture Tamir and SkyHunter missiles,” Casey said."

Reference: www.govconwire.com .

Israel announces ‘Iron Beam’ laser missile defense system operational

Israel announces ‘Iron Beam’ laser missile defense system operational

"...The world’s first laser-based missile defense system, known as Iron Beam ...

The ministry, Rafael and the Israeli Air Force completed tests on the Iron Beam system in recent weeks and said it is fully operational and able to intercept rockets, mortars, aircraft and drones.

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Reference: jewishinsider.com .

Israel launches air strikes on Iran’s nuclear program, killing top military officials: ‘If we don’t act now, there will not be another generation’

Israel launches air strikes on Iran’s nuclear program, killing top military officials: ‘If we don’t act now, there will not be another generation’

"...Israel launched air strikes inside Iran late Thursday in its latest effort to destroy Tehran’s nuclear program – an operation military leaders said they had “no choice” but to carry out.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Operation “Rising Lion” targeted several sites across the Iranian capital to dismantle the country’s nuclear infrastructure, ballistic missile factories and military – in a mission to “roll back” Iran’s threat to Israel’s “very survival.”..."

Reference: nypost.co .

Hezbollah Missiles Destroy Israeli Factory As Iron Dome Fails Again; IDF 'Ready For Decisive War'

Hezbollah Missiles Destroy Israeli Factory As Iron Dome Fails Again; IDF 'Ready For Decisive War'

"...Hezbollah anti-tank guided missile struck a factory in the border community of Avivim in northern Israel last evening. ... Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the missile fire, saying it struck a building where IDF troops had gathered. ..."

Reference: www.msn.com .

Israel used air-to-surface missile called ‘The Rampage’ in Iran attack

Israel used air-to-surface missile called ‘The Rampage’ in Iran attack

"...The Rampage was identified from photos and also matches the extent of the damage caused in the attack.

The 4.7-meter (15-foot) rocket can also travel at supersonic speed, making it difficult to detect and intercept using air defense systems such as the Iron Dome.

Israel has not officially commented on the strike, while Iran has downplayed the incident and insisted that only three small drones — and no missiles — were involved in the attack on Isfahan. ..."

Reference: www.timesofisrael.com .

Israel strikes Iran with "a" missile, U.S. officials say, as Tehran downplays Netanyahu's apparent retaliation

Israel strikes Iran with a missile, U.S. officials say, as Tehran downplays Netanyahu's apparent retaliation

"U.S. officials told CBS News on Thursday night that an Israeli missile had struck Iran. ...The U.S. officials did not provide any information about the location or extent of the Israeli strike...State media and Iranian sources speaking with various news outlets mentioned only small drones flying around a couple sites in the country, without any reference to a missile strike. There were no immediate reports of damage."

Reference: www.cbsnews.com .

Israel and USA hold joint missile defense drill

Israel and USA hold joint missile defense drill

"...A series of simulations was held to enhance operational competence with all layers of Israel's missile systems. ..."

Reference: www.israelnationalnews.com .

Israel says Arrow-3 missile shield passes U.S. trials, warns Iran

Israel says Arrow-3 missile shield passes U.S. trials, warns Iran

"...JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel’s U.S.-backed Arrow-3 ballistic missile shield has passed a series of live interception tests over Alaska, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday, casting the achievement as a warning to Iran..."

Reference: www.reuters.com .

Israel completes final test of missile defense system amid heightened tensions with Hezbollah

Israel completes final test of missile defense system amid heightened tensions with Hezbollah

"...Israel said Monday it had successfully completed the final test of a joint U.S.-Israeli missile defense system before it is expected to become operational next year. The Defense Ministry said the David's Sling system had successfully intercepted targets in a series of tests conducted with the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, calling it the "final milestone."..."

Reference: www.usnews.com .

Netanyahu: by removing sanctions, the deal will "reward the terrorist regime in Iran"

Negotiators reach historic nuclear agreement with Iran

"...he said that by removing sanctions, the deal will "reward the terrorist regime in Iran" with hundreds of billions of dollars to support a worldwide terrorism network. "This cash bonanza will fuel Iran's terrorism worldwide, its aggression in the region and its efforts to destroy Israel, which are ongoing," the prime minister noted..."

Reference: www.ynetnews.com .

Israel to Arm Some Commercial Jets with Missile-Defense Systems

Israel to Arm Some Commercial Jets with Missile-Defense Systems

"...Due to the increasing threat coming from rocket strikes from both the Sinai Peninsula and the Gaza Strip, Israel has decided to harness planes bound for its resort city of Eilat with anti-missile defensive systems..."

Reference: www.breitbart.com .

Israel uses the Iron Dome system only against rockets headed toward populated areas

How Iron Dome blocks rockets from Gaza, protects Israelis

"...More than 250 rockets have been fired out of Gaza toward Israel in that time, the IDF said. Israel uses the Iron Dome system only against rockets headed toward populated areas. If one appears to be headed for an empty field, the dome does not activate...."

Reference: www.cnn.com .

Growing strategic missile threat from Iran, Syria, Hezbollah...

Missile defense expert warns of growing strategic threat

"...Israel’s enemies are arming themselves with precision-guided heavy rockets and will inevitably come to possess GPS-guided ballistic missiles, an architect of the Israeli missile defense program warned on Wednesday...."

Reference: www.jpost.com .

Israel: successful test of the Arrow 3 missile defense interceptor

Israel successfully tests Arrow 3 missile defense

"...The Ministry of Defense carried out its first successful test of the Arrow 3 missile defense interceptor on Monday morning, firing it into space from a coastal military launching pad in central Israel...."

Reference: www.jpost.com .

Israel is ready to conduct the first test of the Arrow 3 missile defense system

Israel to test next-generation missile defense system

"..."The initial trial of the advanced Arrow 3 will be performed in the near future to confirm the interceptor's effectiveness," Itzhak Kaya, head of the Arrow Missile Program at Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), said in a military and aviation exhibition Thursday near Tel Aviv. ..."

Reference: twocircles.net .

Netanyahu: 'We defend ourselves'

Netanyahu says he’ll present peace vision in Congress speech

"..."He spoke of that commitment not just in front of AIPAC but in two speeches heard throughout the Arab world," Netanyahu said of Obama. "And President Obama has backed those words with deeds. I know these are tough economic times. So I want to thank the president and Congress for providing Israel with vital assistance, so that Israel can defend itself by itself."..."

Reference: www.jta.org .

Israel wary of Iranian warships in Suez Canal

Israel wary of Iranian warships in Suez Canal

"...Iran has shipped arms to the anti-Israel terrorist group Hamas in Gaza, a strip of land bordering Egypt and Israel. Iran also has smuggled thousands of missiles to Hezbollah, a U.S.-designated terrorist group that fought a war against Israel in 2006. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has called for Israel to be wiped off the map. ..."

Reference: www.usatoday.com .

United States and Israel Sign Project Agreement for the David's Sling Defensive Weapon System

United States and Israel Sign Project Agreement for the David's Sling Defensive Weapon System

"...The David's Sling Weapon System Project Agreement will advance efforts to develop an Israeli capability against short-range and theater ballistic missiles, large-caliber rockets, and cruise missiles. Included in the project is the continued development of the Stunner Interceptor to provide lower-tier intercept capability for Israel's multi-layered missile defense system. David's Sling will also address the threat posed by the types of inexpensive and easily-produced short-range missiles and rockets used during the 2006 Lebanon War, and will also advance low-altitude intercept technology and provide that technology to benefit U.S. and Israeli industry...."

Reference: www.mda.mil .

Barak to head to Moscow to prevent missile sale to Syria

Barak to head to Moscow to prevent missile sale to Syria

"...particularly concerned over a deal to supply Syria with advanced supersonic P-800 Yakhont cruise missiles that would pose a serious threat to Israel Navy ships if transferred to Hizbullah. ..."

Reference: www.jpost.com .