Iron Dome

Israeli company Rafael has created Iron Beam, a high-energy laser weapon. Photo: Collected
Middle East

Israel to spend $530 mln on 'Iron Beam' laser defence

Iron Beam would supplement other aerial defence capacities such as the more well-known Iron Dome

View of the apparent remains of a ballistic missile, as it lies in the desert near the Dead Sea, following a massive missile and drone attack by Iran on Israel, in southern Israel April 21, 2024 Photo: REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/File Photo
Middle East

After Israel defence, US sees chance to entice Gulf allies on missile shield

A rocket is fired from Gaza toward Israel, in Gaza, October 7, 2023. REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa
Middle East

How Israel was duped as Hamas planned devastating assault

Streaks of light are seen as Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip towards Israel, as seen from Ashkelon, Israel, May 12. Photo :Reuters
Middle East

The Iron Dome: How was Israel's world-renowned missile defence system overwhelmed?

Zev Chafets. Illustration: TBS
Thoughts

Why Israel won’t supply the Iron Dome to Ukraine

Streaks of light are seen as Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip towards Israel, as seen from Ashkelon, Israel, May 12. REUTERS/Amir Cohen
World+Biz

Bill to provide $1 billion for Israel Iron Dome system introduced in US Congress