Hezbollah Fires Missiles at Israeli Forces
On September 2, Hezbollah fighters launched multiple antitank missiles at Israeli forces on the Lebanese border, causing a brief exchange of fire but reportedly no casualties. The attacks came after…
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US Army Finalizes Iron Dome Contract
Speaking at the Space and Missile Defense Conference in Huntsville, Alabama, U.S. Army procurement official Daryl Youngman confirmed the purchase of two Iron Dome systems to fulfill its interim rocket…
Israel, United States Test Arrow 3 Interceptor
On July 28, the Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) and U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) successfully tested the Arrow 3 missile defense system in Alaska. In a statement, MDA said…
Syrian Antiair Missile Falls in Cyprus
On June 30, a Syrian antiair missile failed to hit its target and fell along a mountainside near Nicosia in northern Cyprus. The projectile was fired by Syrian air defenses…
India Successfully Test Fires MRSAM
On May 17, India’s Ministry of Defence announced a successful test firing of its Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM). Launched from Indian Navy Ships Kochi (D64) and Chennai…
Israel Uses Rampage ALBM in Combat
On April 13, Israel’s Air Force used the Rampage air-launched ballistic missile (ALBM) in combat for the first time, according to defense analyst Babak Taghvaee. The IAF fired Rampage missiles…
Israel and US Test David’s Sling
On March 19, the Israeli Missile Defense Organization and U.S. Missile Defense Agency conducted a successful “test series” of the David’s Sling Weapon System. An Israeli Ministry of Defense spokesperson…
US Deploys THAAD in Israel in Joint Drills
On March 4, the United States announced the temporary deployment of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system to Israel for the first time to conduct deployment readiness exercises….
Rafael Unveils Stand-off “Rocks” Missile
On February 20, Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defence Systems unveiled its new stand-off “Rocks” air-to-surface missile (ASM) at the Aero India show in Bangalore. According to Rafael representatives, the Rocks travels…
US Army to Purchase Iron Dome
On February 6, the U.S. Army announced its plan to purchase several Israeli Iron Dome air defense systems to fulfill a short-term need for indirect fire defense. In an official…