Israel Tests Ground-launched I-Derby ER Missile
On February 26, Israel completed development of a ground-launched variant of the I-Derby ER air-to-air missile. In a press release, Israeli contractor Rafael stated it conducted a series of flight…
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US, Israel Begin Arrow 4 Interceptor Development
On February 18, the Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) announced it was developing a new ballistic missile interceptor, the Arrow 4, with the United States’ Missile Defense Agency (MDA). In…
Israel Tests Multiple Missile Defense Systems
On Dec 15, Israel’s Ministry of Defense announced the completion of a major air and missile defense exercise, employing Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Arrow weapons systems in a series…
Five Types of International Cooperation for Missile Defense
The United States has long worked with its allies on missile defense cooperation. Yet as missile threats proliferate, cooperation is increasingly important.
The Air and Missile War in Nagorno-Karabakh: Lessons for the Future of Strike and Defense
The combined use of drones, artillery, and missiles in the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh offers critical insight into the conduct of future wars.
US Activates Iron Dome Air Defense System
On November 13, the U.S. Army announced it had activated two units to evaluate the Iron Dome system for an interim cruise missile defense capability. According to an Army statement,…
Israel, US Test-Fire Arrow 2 Interceptor
On August 12, the Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) and U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) conducted a joint test of the Arrow missile defense system. Designated Arrow Weapon System Test-18a…
Israel Test Fires Two LORA Missiles
On June 2, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced it had test fired two LORA (Long-Range Artillery) missiles. The launches took place from a ship in the Mediterranean Sea, with the…
US Army Suspends Iron Dome Adoption
On March 7, the U.S. Army scrapped plans to purchase two additional batteries of the Israeli-built Iron Dome missile defense system by 2023. In earlier remarks, Army officials cited the…
Israel Tests Upgraded Iron Dome
On January 12, the Israeli Defense Ministry announced it had successfully tested an “upgraded and improved version” of the Iron Dome missile defense system. According to Israel’s Missile Defense Organization,…