Israeli forces face challenges as Hezbollah ramps up use of FPV drones
Hezbollah’s Al Ahed newspaper stated on April 29 that the group had “amassed a massive arsenal of” precision diving/attack drones, which it said had been modified “during the...
Iron Dome
The Race to Build America and Israel’s Missile Defenses
The U.S. ceasefire with Iran may be about to end – or not. Ceasefires, regardless of their length, are often much more than simply a pause in combat. Unfortunately, they are also often a starting gun...
Op-eds
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....
Policy Briefs
Iranian ballistic missile cluster munitions strike dozens of sites in Israeli cities
Iran’s increasing use of ballistic missiles containing cluster munitions has spread damage and harm across Israel. On April 6, as many as 50 sites were impacted by missiles and their cluster...
Op-eds
Israel Aims To Bolster Domestic Munitions Production
As the military campaign against Iran continues, Israeli leaders are moving to build greater domestic munition production capacity. Israel’s Ministry of Defense (IMOD) declared “munitions independence”...
Policy Briefs
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...
Op-eds
Private School Accreditation Organization Benefits from Iranian Money
As the war against the Islamic Republic of Iran rages in the Persian Gulf, there’s another battle against the regime’s influence being fought a bit closer to home. The Iranian missiles and drones that...
Op-eds
Israel’s Goals and Challenges in the New Hezbollah War
Hezbollah’s opening of a front from Lebanon in support of Iran was not a surprise for Israel, which is again discussing the forcible dismantling of the organization. It remains unclear whether...
A Half-Year After Operation Rising Lion, Iran’s Ballistic Missile Threat Re-Emerges
Six months after Operation Rising Lion, Iran’s ballistic missile threat to Israel is once again intensifying. While Israel, with decisive U.S. support, dealt a severe blow to Iran’s nuclear program...
Insights
Taiwanese President Proposes New Investment in Island’s Defense Amidst Rising Regional Tensions
In response to Beijing’s belligerence, Taiwan is planning to invest in its own security. On November 26, Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te announced a proposed special budget of $40 billion to strengthen...
Policy Briefs
The (Calculable) Costs of Israel’s Wars
Can Israel afford its fights?
Op-eds
‘Valuable Model’: Taiwan’s President Lauds Israel’s Air Defenses After Announcing Iron Dome Style System
Taiwanese President Says Country Can Learn From Israel: Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te praised Israel’s military defenses as a model for his country while speaking to an American...
Flash Briefs
IDF Strikes Houthi Sites in Yemen in Response to Houthi Drone Attack on Eilat
IDF Responds to Drone Attack: The IDF struck military targets affiliated with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on September 25, a day after an explosive drone launched by...
Flash Briefs
Houthi Explosive Drone Injures Over 20 People in Israeli Resort City of Eilat
Explosive Drone Attack on Civilians: Over 20 people were wounded on September 24 when an explosive drone launched by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen slammed into a shopping center...
Flash Briefs
A Year of Meming Dangerously: Iranian Influence Operations Targeting Israel Since October 7
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Memos
Israel Probes Launch for Possible Submunitions After Houthi Attack
Friday Night Attack: The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen launched a ballistic missile at Israel on August 22, setting off sirens throughout large swaths of the country just after...
Flash Briefs
Romania Set to Purchase Israeli Air Defense Systems for $2.3 Billion
Romania Pens Deal With Israel Defense Manufacturer: Romania’s Ministry of National Defense announced on July 21 that the country had signed a framework agreement to purchase Israeli-produced...
Flash Briefs
Israeli Assessment of Recent Conflict With Iran Reveals 86 Percent Success Rate in Missile Interception
Billions of Dollars in Damage Prevented: The Israeli Defense Ministry reported that its aerial defenses successfully intercepted 86 percent of ballistic missiles launched by Iran...
Flash Briefs
Israel sees increasing success against Iranian drones, drone and missile attacks continue
On June 23, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that its Spectrum Warfare 5114th Battalion had played a “significant” role in confronting the Iranian drone threat. “In recent days, the soldiers...
Op-eds
The Israel-Iran War: The View from Ankara
When Israel struck Iran on June 13, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan waited several hours before issuing a fiery rebuke, accusing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “and his massacre network” of “setting [the] entire region on fire.”