David’s Sling, With Range Three Times Greater Than Iron Dome, Goes Live
The two-stage radar and electro-optic guided system’s range is three times that of Iron Dome.
This Is David’s Sling, Israel’s Next Level of Defense
The next-level air defense system will intercept large-caliber rockets and short-range ballistic missiles fired at Israel from enemy countries like Iran and Syria.
Israel and US Successfully Test David’s Sling Missile Defense System
“This test campaign is a critical step in ensuring Israel has the capability to defense itself from a very real and growing threat,” said U.S. Missile Defense Agency Director Vice Adm. Jim Syring.
IDF Enters ‘New Age of Arrow 3’ Space-Worthy Missile Interceptors
“Today, we delivered to the air force the first Arrow 3 interceptor, with interception capabilities that are much greater and can be done from much farther away than anything that we have now.”
Israel, US Sync Missile Defense Systems for First Time Ever
The Israeli Missile Defense Organization and the US Missile Defense Agency have successfully completed a test which aims to “sync” the two militaries’ missile defense systems, enabling a cooperative response in future conflicts.
Obama Threatens to Veto Increased Missile Defense Aid to Israel
The Obama administration has declared its strong opposition to a plan for increasing funds for Israel’s missile defense program by $455 million in the upcoming year.
2017 US Defense Budget Calls for $146 Million for Israel
The U.S. Defense Department’s fiscal year 2017 budget has asked for about $146 million to go towards Israeli defense, including for the Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and other missile defense systems.
Incredible New IDF Air Defense System Like “Science Fiction”
David’s Sling, a new air defense system developed under the auspices of the IDF, has passed its final round of tests and is slated for deployment in 2016, said the Defense Ministry on Monday.
Israel’s ULTRA-C1 Radar System Being Hailed as Game Changer
The largest radar system ever built by Israel, the new ULTRA-C1, has been completed and is being hailed as a major game changer in radar technology.
Pentagon Approves Whopping $1.9 Billion Arms Deal with Israel
The US State Department approved a massive arms deal with Israel worth a whopping $1.9 billion, it was announced on Tuesday.
