Iran threatens to ‘annihilate’ Israel, as Hezbollah boasts of reach of rockets
Head of Iranian army says his forces working to ensure collapse of Israel within 25 years; Hassan Nasrallah says his missiles can hit any target in Israel
View ArticleRussia says it will soon deliver new air defense systems to Syria
Moscow doesn't specify model, though officials have recently said S-300 could be transferred to Assad; Israel has warned it would destroy system if it is used against IAF jets
View ArticleDefense Minister says Russia is a ‘very pragmatic’ actor in Syria
Speaking at US think tank, Liberman says Moscow's interest 'is very different from our interest, but we respect their priorities. At the end of the day, they are reasonable guys'
View ArticleAfter failures in 2014 war, Iron Dome shows it can now down mortar fire too
This isn't the first time the missile defense system has intercepted shells that are in the air for just 15 seconds, but it's the first major operational test -- and it passed
View ArticleAssad denies presence of Iranian forces in Syria, but acknowledges advisers
Dictator says upgrading air defenses 'with Russian help' is the only way to deter Israel
View ArticleSyrian military reinforcing its air defenses near Israeli Golan — report
Pro-Assad commander reveals plan to Reuters days after Israel launches surprise drill in north, as regime forces fight to clear out remaining rebel pockets in southern Syria
View ArticleIDF: Patriot missile fired at incoming UAV from Syria, which retreats
Residents post pictures showing white trail left behind by anti-aircraft missile; the military says the air defense system didn't hit the UAV, which approached Israeli territory
View ArticleThe true threat of S-300s is not that they’re powerful, but that they’re Russian
The Israeli Air Force likely has the means to work around Russian electronic warfare and Syrian air defenses, but doing so risks inflaming the growing Jerusalem-Moscow crisis
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IDF shoots down targets in test of Patriot, Iron Dome air defense systems
Military declares exercise a success, saying it checked the preparedness of aerial defense soldiers and missile batteries
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Israel, bracing for Iranian assault, studies recent attack on Saudi oil facility
Defense officials assess that a similar cruise missile strike could be launched from Iraqi territory; IDF chief warns of forceful response
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IDF unveils ‘Momentum Plan’ to make it deadlier and faster, if it can pay for it
Army chief intends to spend large sums to outfit troops with better gear and improve air defenses in order to deal a powerful blow to Israel's enemies before they can hit back
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The IDF’s new plan: From ‘Waze of War’ to a general charged with countering Iran
Multiyear Momentum Plan is designed to create a deadlier, more integrated military, though lack of government makes money an issue
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In shakeup, IDF to create new general position to counter Iran
Chief of Staff Kohavi to restructure Planning Directorate into department focused on developing and rolling out new combat doctrines
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Ex-fighter pilot tapped to lead fight against Iran with new General Staff role
Another air force officer also slated to command newly formed Force Design Directorate, as military announces fresh appointments
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Ex-fighter pilot tasked with leading Iran fight promoted to major general
Second officer, Brig. Gen. Tomer Bar, also goes up in rank as he takes over newly restructured position focused on developing new fighting techniques
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Czech Republic seeks to purchase Israeli air defense system
Czech defense ministry expects to ink deal worth some $430 million for Rafael's SPYDER, says system will be key to modernizing its military
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Czech Republic inks deal with Israel to buy air defense system
Sale worth hundreds of millions of dollars of Rafael's SPYDER surface-to-air missile battery is meant to update Prague's aging, Soviet-era anti-aircraft weapons
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Israel stages major air defense drill, proving it can shoot down cruise missiles
Declaring a world first, Defense Ministry pits all three tiers of its system against various threats, demonstrating a 'capability that currently only Israel has'
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Israel holds fresh trials of upgraded Iron Dome due to be installed on ships
Defense Ministry says 'complex' tests simulated threats the air defense system is liable to face on land and at sea, including drones
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IDF probing why air defenses didn’t intercept Syrian anti-aircraft missile
Incoming projectile exploded in mid-air overnight, sending debris crashing down in southern Israel; reverberations of an explosion were felt in central Israel, Jerusalem
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