Arrow 3

April 9, 2026 | Justin Leopold-Cohen, Ryan Brobst, Bradley Bowman

Israel Partners With U.S. To Accelerate Arrow Interceptor Production

Following a lethal Iranian ballistic missile strike in Haifa, Israel announced on April 6 a plan to partner with a U.S.-based manufacturer to accelerate production of Arrow missile defense interceptors....

March 25, 2026 | Ryan Brobst, Bradley Bowman, Justin Leopold-Cohen

Iron Dome Steps up on Ballistic Missiles

Sometimes people surprise you. That can also happen with weapons systems. Multiple videos from the past year of conflict in the Middle East appear to show the Israeli Iron Dome air...

March 11, 2026 | Aaron Goren, Justin Leopold-Cohen, Ryan Brobst

Iran Increasingly Employing Cluster Munitions Against Israeli Civilians

The Islamic Republic of Iran is using ballistic missiles to fire cluster munitions against Israel with the intention of inflicting maximum carnage against civilians. Two people were killed by Iranian...

February 16, 2026 | Justin Leopold-Cohen, Bradley Bowman

Europe Looks to Israeli Tech to Defend Tanks

Drones and ground-launched munitions have decimated Russian and Ukrainian tank fleets, and U.S. allies are looking to Israeli technology to ensure their tanks aren’t next. EuroTrophy...

December 5, 2025 | Justin Leopold-Cohen, Cameron McMillan, Bradley Bowman

Eyeing Russia, Germany Fields First Israeli Arrow 3 Missile Defense System

The renewed Russian threat to Europe led Germany to field its first Israeli Arrow 3 ballistic missile defense system on Wednesday. Europe is working to improve its air and missile defenses in the face...

November 18, 2025 | |

Germany Resumes Arms Sales to Israel Following Gaza Ceasefire

Returning to a Case-by-Case Basis: Germany announced on November 17 that it would resume weapons sales to Israel that were suspended in August in response to Israel’s planned...

November 11, 2025 | Jonathan Schanzer |

The (Calculable) Costs of Israel’s Wars

Can Israel afford its fights?

January 10, 2025 | Enia Krivine, Bradley Bowman

Israel Announces Plans for New Domestic Production of Air-Launched Munitions

Israel is creating an additional domestic production capacity for air-launched munitions and an associated raw materials plant after the Biden administration delayed the delivery of some munitions following...

December 19, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel strikes Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen after missile attacks

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) carried out two waves of attacks on the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen in response to Houthi attacks on Israel. Most recently, the Houthis launched a ballistic missile attack...

November 21, 2024 | Dmitriy Shapiro |

Eyeing Turkey, Greece Seeks Deal With Israel to Develop Iron Dome-like Air Defenses

Israeli military technology has showcased its effectiveness during more than a year of conflict, and other countries have taken notice. On November 14, Greek officials revealed that Athens was seeking...

October 2, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: October 2, 2024

Today’s Issue: | Iran Strikes Israel with Ballistic Missiles; IDF: ‘We Will React When and Where We Decide’ | IDF Kills Two Hezbollah Commanders in Targeted Strikes on Tuesday | More Than 150 Terrorist...

October 1, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF begins Lebanon ground operation, Iran launches 180 ballistic missiles at Israel

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) began a ground operation targeting Hezbollah in southern Lebanon during the evening of September 30. The IDF described the initial incursion as “limited,” saying it...

September 15, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Five key challenges for Israel after latest Houthi missile attack

In the wake of Sunday's Houthi missile attack on central Israel, here are five challenges Israel faces as it continues to confront Iran and its regional proxies.

July 19, 2024 | |

Iran-Backed Houthi Rebels in Yemen Claim Drone Attack on Tel Aviv

Latest Developments Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for a drone attack in Tel Aviv on July 19 that killed one person and wounded at least eight others. The explosion occurred...

June 4, 2024 | |

Israel Intercepts Houthi Ballistic Missile Targeting Eilat

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that it had intercepted a surface-to-surface ballistic missile targeting the southern city of Eilat on June 3. Israel’s long-range Arrow...

May 30, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF tech innovation redefines the war in Gaza

The battlefield requires constant monitoring, and learning about the enemy - two elements that Israel's technology excels at.

April 15, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

US Central Command’s crucial role in downing missiles, drones

Out of the 350 drones and missiles launched by Iran, almost a third were intercepted by US Central Command and also involved close work with Israel and also US European Command.

April 15, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Twenty Years of Israel-U.S. Air Defense Investment Pays Off

Israel’s successful interception of Iran’s massive drone and missile attack underscores the success of military cooperation between Washington and Jerusalem.

April 14, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Getting to know the defense systems that keep Israel safe from Iranian threats

The Iranian threat met the aerial and technological superiority of the IDF, along with a strong fighting coalition - which together intercepted the overwhelming majority of the threats.

March 22, 2024 | |

Houthi Missile Strikes Israeli Soil for First Time

The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen struck Israel with a cruise missile on March 18 for the first time. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on March 19 that the Israeli Air Force...