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President Donald Trump has laid out a vision for a new Iron Dome air and missile defense system to shield the U.S. homeland, which directly hearkens back to the Reagan-era Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI).
News & Features

Weaponizing Space Key To Trump’s Iron Dome Missile Defense Shield Vision

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 28, 2025

Trump is proposing an Iron Dome air defense system for the US.
Land

Trump’s Nebulous “Iron Dome” Pledge Actually Reflects Very Real Homeland Threats

By Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jul 22, 2024

An Iron dome launcher being targeted by an Almas missile.
News & Features

Whether Hezbollah Hit An Iron Dome Launcher Or Not, Its Almas Missiles Are A Problem For Israel

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jun 7, 2024

Tamir air-o-air variant
Air

The Case For Arming Drone-Hunting Fighters With Iron Dome’s Tamir Missile

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on May 30, 2024

Finland to buy David's Sling from Israel.
News & Features

Israel’s Vaunted Integrated Air Defense System Explained

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Oct 20, 2023

The US Army looks poised to send its only two Iron Dome batteries two Israel to help bolster its defenses.
Land

U.S. Army To Give Its Only Two Iron Dome Batteries To Israel: Reports

By Joseph Trevithick, Oliver Parken

Posted on Oct 20, 2023

The Marine Corps plans to buy three batteries worth of Iron Dome systems and 1,840 Tamir interceptors to go with them.
Sea

USMC Buying Nearly 2,000 Tamir Interceptors For Its Iron Dome Systems

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Aug 25, 2023

Finland to buy David's Sling from Israel.
News & Features

Incredible Images Snapped Of Israeli Interceptor Pulverizing Incoming Rocket

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on May 12, 2023

Decommissioned Navy Cruisers Could Be The Answer To Guam’s Missile Defense Needs
Sea

Decommissioned Navy Cruisers Could Be The Answer To Guam’s Missile Defense Needs

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Nov 11, 2021

The Iron Dome Air Defense System Is Heading To Guam
Land

The Iron Dome Air Defense System Is Heading To Guam

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Oct 8, 2021

Gaza Ceasefire Breaks As Israeli Airstrikes Follow Incendiary Balloon Attacks
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Gaza Ceasefire Breaks As Israeli Airstrikes Follow Incendiary Balloon Attacks

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Jun 16, 2021

Israel Admits Iron Dome Battery Shot Down One Of Its Own Drones During Gaza Fighting
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Israel Admits Iron Dome Battery Shot Down One Of Its Own Drones During Gaza Fighting

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on May 25, 2021

Continuous Mass Rocket Attacks Pose New Challenges For Israel’s Iron Dome System
News & Features

Continuous Mass Rocket Attacks Pose New Challenges For Israel’s Iron Dome System

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on May 14, 2021

Israeli Corvette Emerges With A Double Load Of Iron Dome Missiles As Potential Threats Grow
News & Features

Israeli Corvette Emerges With A Double Load Of Iron Dome Missiles As Potential Threats Grow

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Jan 19, 2021

Upgraded Israeli Iron Dome Defense System Swats Down 100 Percent Of Targets In Tests
News & Features

Upgraded Israeli Iron Dome Defense System Swats Down 100 Percent Of Targets In Tests

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jan 19, 2020

The Army Wants Israel’s Iron Dome Missile System To Swat Down Cruise Missiles
Land

The Army Wants Israel’s Iron Dome Missile System To Swat Down Cruise Missiles

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 22, 2019