Iron dome
Former Pentagon official behind Iron Dome funding running for Congress
‘I wish the Iron Dome was not needed but am glad it is in place today,’ Eric Lynn said in wake of intensive Hamas rocket fire.
Tony Blinken: guided by a story of Holocaust rescue, and an advocate for Israel’s Iron Dome
“That’s the story that I grew up with — about what our country is and what it represents, and what it means when the U.S. is engaged and leading.”
One Killed After More Than 400 Rockets Hit Southern Israel In 24 Hours
After a lull in rocket fire between about 1 a.m. and 6 a.m., rocket fire picked up again on Tuesday morning. Cease-fire talks have been suspended.
Members Of Congress Want The U.S. Army To Use Israel’s Iron Dome
“Adoption by the Army of Iron Dome could provide an important near-term capability to U.S. forces.”
Iron Dome Misfires After Code Red Missile Alerts Activated In Southern Israel
The IDF retaliated for the missile attack, striking two Hamas positions in the northern Gaza Strip using tank fire.
WATCH: Rockets Fired From Gaza Intercepted By Iron Dome
No group claimed immediate responsibility, though the IDF holds Hamas, which controls Gaza, as responsible for all attacks from the coastal strip.
Israel Intercepts Rockets Aimed At Eilat
Israel’s anti-missile Iron Dome system intercepted at least three missiles fired from the Sinai at its southernmost resort town, Eilat. The Israeli media quoted the army as saying the missiles were fired Wednesday evening.
Sheldon Adelson Offered the U.S. $1B To Fund Iron Dome Batteries
Sheldon Adelson reportedly offered the United States $1 billion to assist in the support of Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile program.
Israeli Missile Defense Boss Fired Over Undisclosed Security Breach
Israel’s missile defense director has been dismissed for a “grave breach of information security,” his ministry said on Sunday, a setback for U.S.-backed projects the country deems crucial for any future war with Iran or its allies.
Arrow 3 Missile Shield Aces Test, Hitting Target in Space, IDF Says
Israel’s upgraded Arrow ballistic missile shield passed a full interception test on Thursday, hitting a target in space meant to simulate the trajectory of the long-range weapons held by Iran, Syria and Hezbollah, the Defence Ministry said.