David's Sling

'The hunt has begun': Iran-linked hackers put bounties for info on Israeli air defense developers

The release of information is part of a broader series of bounties, threats, and doxing.

Laptop and source code on the screen composing flag of Iran.
 A fundamental key to the success of Israel’s air defense lies in the multilayered defense system that many countries around the world are trying to copy. Here, rockets fired by Hezbollah are intercepted by the Iron Dome air defense system over the Upper Galilee last August.

Israel's battle-tested air defenses 'exceeded expectations' in Iran war, missile defense chief says

 NOW CHAIRMAN of the board of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and a former gov’t minister, Yuval Steinitz attributes much of Israel’s successful defense against Iranian attacks to Rafael’s multi-layered systems such as the Iron Dome and David’s Sling.

Rafael chairman, ex-minister Yuval Steinitz talks to 'Post' on Iran, Israel's defenses - interview

Wreckage from an Iranian missile impact in central Israel, June 22, 2025.

Why is Israel unable to create airtight defense against Iran's missile barrages? - explainer


US Army fires first Iron Dome interceptor in test

Our intent is not to have them "parked in a parking garage" – head of the US Army's air and missile defense modernization effort Brig.-Gen. Brian Gibson.

 Iron Dome

Israel's unified system guards against various threats

The IAF’s aerial defense operation managed to create a new formation that controls the three systems combined.

Iron Dome missile test

Did Israel withdraw from Swiss air-defense tender due to U.S. pressure?

Rafael Advanced Defense System's David's Sling was a top contender...until they failed to bid.

The David's Sling air defense system intercepts target during flight test

Israel, U.S. complete successful David Sling tests

Tests of an advanced version of system were carried out in southern Israel.

A David's Sling interceptor missile is fired during a test, March 19th, 2019

Where's David’s Sling and why wasn't it used to intercept Iran's missiles?

Missile defense system hasn’t been used since it failed to intercept Syrian missiles last year.

David's Sling interceptor

Second David's Sling missile fell in Syria without hitting target

Israel to boost missile defense spending by NIS 30 billion over next 10 years

The launching system is seen on an inactive version of Israel's air defense system, David's Sling, jointly developed with the United States, at a media event during a joint exercise between the two counties in Hatzor air base near Tel Aviv February 25, 2016

IDF's Top five military achievements of 2017

On Land, on Sea and in the air, the IDF continues to dominate the region with its military advantage.

Iron dome, F-16s and Israeli Navy fleet

David's Sling air defense shield to be fully operational in Israel in early April

Missile-defense system completes comprehensive protective umbrella against aerial threats.

The David's Sling interceptor

Pentagon budget requests $146 million for Israel defense support

US Missile Defense Agency's fiscal 2017 budget request includes $103.8 m. for Israeli cooperative programs, down from $267.6 m. in fiscal 2016, plus $42 m. for Iron Dome, down from $55 m.

David's Sling

La fronde, la flèche et le dôme

Après Arrow et Dôme de fer, la Fronde de David est le dernier volet d’un système élaboré de défense antimissile à trois niveaux qui frôle parfois la science-fiction

Test réussi pour la fronde de David