Germany, Israel’s No. 2 arms dealer, halts exports over Gaza concerns
Germany accounted for around 30% of Israel’s arms imports between 2019 and 2023, second only to the United States.
By Linus Höller
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Israel completes tests on David’s Sling upgrade
Tests were carried out by the Israeli Missile Defense Organization in cooperation with the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, among others.
Space Development Agency launches study on Trump’s Iron Dome order
In a notice Wednesday, the agency said it is conducting a study that looks at how its architecture could be expanded as part of the Iron Dome order.
Senators detail desired missile defense elements for Trump’s Iron Dome
Two senators introduced a bill that would authorize $19.5 billion for fiscal 2026 to build out Trump's "Iron Dome for America."
By Jen Judson
Trump’s missile shield marks shift in homeland defense strategy
Trump's order establishing an Iron Dome for America includes a wider focus to defend the homeland from air and missile attacks from peer adversaries.
By Jen Judson
Israel says it will field Iron Beam air-defense lasers in a year
A contract with manufacturers Rafael and Elbit will accelerate the laser-defense system, which is meant to relieve pressure from traditional interceptors.
What the Army is planning for its vehicle-protection push
The service is rethinking active protection systems, exploring ways of keeping vehicles and formations hidden from enemy sights in the first place.
By Jen Judson
Elbit eyes Nordic market for its ‘Iron Fist’ vehicle-protection system
The Israeli company sees a recent deal for installations on CV90 infantry fighting vehicles as a potential door opener.
Opinion
Without change, US Navy’s future fleet looks too ambitious for industry
For industry to execute the plans in the Future Years Defense Program, major improvements will have to take place.
By Theo Egan
US Army’s new fire protection system launches interceptor in test
With the completion of a successful launcher demonstration, the Indirect Fire Protection Capability system can move into Army-led developmental testing.
By Jen Judson
US seeks to fund Israeli laser as Army considers Iron Beam’s potential
The U.S. Army is eyeing Iron Beam as a possible alternative laser to augment its own fire protection capability.
By Jen Judson
Israel may buy back Iron Dome air defense batteries leased from the US
Israel is receiving the equipment to bolster its air defense against Hamas rocket attacks, and could ultimately opt to keep the two systems.
By Jen Judson