Posts Tagged: Iron Dome missile defense
Finland to Become First Foreign Buyer of Israel’s David’s Sling Aerial Defense System
JNS.org - Finland is set to become the first foreign purchaser of Israel’s David’s Sling air defense system, the country’s defense minister announced on April 5. The...
Senate Armed Services Committee Votes to Continue Security Assistance to Israel, Block F-35 Jets to Turkey
JNS.org - The US Senate Armed Services Committee approved a $750 billion 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Wednesday that includes the continuation of...
US Army Seeks Purchase of Israeli Missile Interceptor for European Defense Against Russia
JNS.org - A United States Army general said Monday that the US is looking to purchase the short-range missile interceptor used by Israel’s Iron Dome system,...
Israel Confirms Cooperation With US to Develop ‘Iron Dome’-Like Tunnel-Detecting System
Israel's Ministry of Defense confirmed this week that the US is providing $120 million over the next three years to help develop an underground system for detecting...
IDF Deploys 2 Iron Dome Batteries in Southern Israel
JNS.org - The recent security incidents in southern Israel prompted the Israel Defense Forces to deploy two Iron Dome missile defense system batteries...
Their Sons Did Not Die in Vain
Tuesday's ambiguous, open-ended cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas felt like a huge let-down. Up until the very last minute (and even after it...
Israeli Air Force Pegs Iron Dome’s Interception Rate at 90 Percent
JNS.org - The Iron Dome missile defense system had a 90-percent success rate during Operation Protective Edge and was even able to intercept 10...
Israeli Government Approves ‘Economic Iron Dome’ for Southern Israel
JNS.org - The Israeli government on Sunday approved a financial aid package to rehabilitate the southern communities most affected by Hamas rocket fire during...
Opinion: Lessons of the War in Gaza
As Israeli operations against Hamas wind down, here are seven insights into the month-long conflict: Missile shield: The superb performance of Iron Dome, the protective system...
Gaza Rocket Fire Continues, Two Explode in Sderot Igniting Fire
Ynet - Rocket fire from the Gaza Strip continued on Sunday, with over nine rockets being shot at Israel throughout the day. Six hit the...
A Response to Those Providing Hamas an Iron Dome of Moral Equivalency
Right on cue, former President Jimmy Carter and former President of Ireland Mary Robinson chime in to demand that Israel treat Hamas as a "legitimate...
Hamas Versus Israel: Moral Clarity Awards
In an earlier piece I offered ten candidates for the Moral Fog Award. These were countries, institutions, and leaders who couldn't, or wouldn't, make a clear moral...
Iron Dome Flap a Rare Moment of Uncertainty for Congressional Support of Israel
JNS.org - Few issues in the U.S. Congress have as much bipartisan support as pro-Israel legislation. It is difficult to find a member of...
As Cease-Fire Holds, Israel Focuses on Disarming Gaza in Cairo Talks
Jerusalem Post - The security cabinet met in a long session Tuesday night to discuss Israel's position on the negotiations in Cairo to put together...
