Iron Dome.
Israeli air defense system to intercept and destroy short-range rockets, aircraft and other missiles with a range of 4 to 70 km
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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The new event covers three distinct facts: increased Iron Dome use due to Iranian launches, India purchasing Barak 8 systems from Israel, and Iron Dome production in Israel.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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State-owned Israeli manufacturer produced Tamir interceptor missiles for Iron Dome.Some support1 report
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Iron Dome intercepted rockets aimed at Israeli civilians on October 16, 2026.Some support1 report
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Iron Dome systems defend Israel against threats, a development spurred by wars with Iran, discussed at the AUSA meeting.Some support1 report
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Hamas allegedly hijacks food deliveries intended for Gaza while Israel defends against attacks using the Iron Dome.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Ducommun provided products for Apache helicopters and Iron Dome, driven by defense demand from the war in Iran.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Tom Cotton attended a defense interceptor ceremony highlighting Iron Dome protection and Raytheon's role in interceptor facilities.Some support2 reports
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IDF conducts strikes and ground advances in Lebanon while Hezbollah launches drone attacks in response to Israeli military action.Well supported35 reports9 developments inside
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Ondas Inc. secured a strategic tender from the Israeli Defense Ministry and attempted to acquire the Iron Dome command system.Some support3 reports
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Iron Dome and Patriot are air defense systems, with the Patriot system being developed by Lockheed Martin in Israel.Some support1 report
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Defense experts, including former NSA officials, advise on advanced air defense systems, intelligence failures, and heavy investment in defense technology.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Lower Saxony is hosting the Osnabrück plant consortium responsible for producing components of the Iron Dome defense system.Some support13 reports1 development inside
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Researchers model scenarios of system failures in Israel, noting that civilian systems cannot rely solely on military defense.Some support1 report
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Marine forces acquired Iron Dome batteries, and Americans began offering Tamir missiles to MRIC.Some support1 report
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Israeli air defense system used Iron Dome while a defense bill moved from the House of Representatives to the Senate.Some support1 report
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Germany suspects Moscow gathered intelligence as the Air Force monitors defense systems, while Hezbollah attempts attacks on Iron Dome launchers.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Laser system testing on the Hezbollah front.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Missiles were launched toward the Aqaba port city, prompting the use of Iron Dome for interception.Some support2 reports
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The Israel Defense Forces fielded its first operational laser defense system, the Iron Beam, on July 18.Some support1 report
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Israeli military uses defense systems, including Iron Dome, to counter Iranian strikes in Bahrain.Some support1 report
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Harvey Jones criticized Keir Starmer's leadership and plans concerning the Iron Dome system.Some support1 report
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Israel deployed an Iron Dome battery to the UAE, a deployment confirmed by Mike Huckabee.Some support4 reports
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Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and the Israeli Air Force are testing upgrades and learning lessons from advanced air and missile defense engagements.Well supported5 reports
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Brad Lander, formerly NYC Comptroller, is advocating policies detrimental to Israeli security, including willingness to defund the Iron Dome system.Some support1 report
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Iron Dome helped protect Moscow from numerous bombings on June 20, 2026.Some support1 report
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Iron Dome is being sought to complement existing air defense architecture.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Iron Dome
Events traced to Iron Dome, step by step, newest firstAround Iron Dome this week
News at the entities that move Iron Dome most-
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems StructuralRafael Advanced Defense Systems displayed interceptor technology at the AUSA exhibition.Moves Iron Dome
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RTX StructuralLockheed Martin, RTX, and Pratt & Whitney are competing in the defense market, with LMT facing F-35 program risks and RTX benefiting from P&W's commercial growth.Moves Iron Dome
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Hezbollah OperationalRasha Alawieh was deported from Logan Airport, prompting outrage from George Bayliss, involving Hezbollah and Lebanon.Moves Iron Dome
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Israeli Air Force StructuralAn Israeli Air Force member was captured by the Lebanese Shi'ite group Hezbollah.Moves Iron Dome
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American StructuralThe DOJ is escalating scrutiny of voting systems and investigating noncitizen voting practices.Moves Iron Dome
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Congress StructuralBJP accuses Congress of threatening anarchy following political war sparked by Albanian unrest.Moves Iron Dome
Connections
The 26 strongest of 38, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Structural
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is the primary developer, supplier, and manufacturer of the Iron Dome defense system.
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Israeli Air Force Structural
Iron Dome is identified as a central component of the air and missile defense capabilities of the Israeli Air Force.
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Tamir Structural
Tamir interceptors serve as a necessary supply component for the Iron Dome defense system.
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American Structural
The company is part of the supply chain responsible for manufacturing components related to the Iron Dome product.
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RTX Structural
RTX is the manufacturer responsible for producing the Iron Dome Weapon System.
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Hezbollah Operational
Hezbollah is actively testing and attempting to overwhelm the Iron Dome defense system using various drone tactics.
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Congress Structural
Congress provides the legislative and budgetary framework for the Iron Dome product, which justifies continued funding through demonstrated capabilities.
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Benjamin Netanyahu Shared context
Netanyahu, as a leading political figure, represents the government that holds the final say on the deployment and use of the Iron Dome defense system.
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Homa Operational
Homa functions as the operational base and organization responsible for the Iron Dome system.
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Council of State Structural
The Council of State exercises formal regulatory authority over the use and classification of the Iron Dome military equipment.
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Israel Defense Forces Structural
IDF integrates Iron Dome as a critical defense system to counter incoming drone threats.
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Marines Structural
Marines deployed a missile system that is based on Iron Dome technology.
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Daniel Gold Structural
Daniel Gold is identified as the architect of the Iron Dome air defense system.
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Patriot Operational
Both entities are air-defense systems that compete in the market against threats.
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Raytheon Operational
Raytheon jointly operates an interceptor facility utilizing Iron Dome technology.
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Abdul El-Sayed Mentioned together
Abdul El-Sayed consistently opposes the sale and funding of the Iron Dome defense system.
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United Arab Emirates Shared context
Iron Dome batteries are currently deployed and operational on the territory of the United Arab Emirates.
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Gavin Newsom Mentioned together
Gavin Newsom referenced Iron Dome as an example of a defensive system.
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Ducommun Structural
Ducommun provides products that are used in the Iron Dome defense system.
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Keir Starmer Mentioned together
Keir Starmer's political plans are referenced in discussions concerning the Iron Dome defense system.
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Moscow Shared context
The relationship is weakly observed in the context of protection from bombings.
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Arkansas Shared context
Iron Dome interceptors are manufactured within the state of Arkansas.
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Brad Lander Shared context
Brad Lander holds policy views regarding the funding and status of the Iron Dome defense system.
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Army Operational
Military forces associated with A are actively deploying Iron Dome batteries.
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Abu Dhabi Shared context
The Iron Dome system was deployed and operating within the UAE, including Abu Dhabi.
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Rafael Operational
Rafael is involved in the development of the Iron Dome defense system.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
5 events- State-owned Israeli manufacturer produced Tamir interceptor missiles for Iron Dome.
- Iron Dome intercepted rockets aimed at Israeli civilians on October 16, 2026.
- Iron Dome systems defend Israel against threats, a development spurred by wars with Iran, discussed at the AUSA meeting.
- Ducommun provided products for Apache helicopters and Iron Dome, driven by defense demand from the war in Iran.
- Tom Cotton attended a defense interceptor ceremony highlighting Iron Dome protection and Raytheon's role in interceptor facilities.
September 2026
4 events- Iron Dome and Patriot are air defense systems, with the Patriot system being developed by Lockheed Martin in Israel.
- Defense experts, including former NSA officials, advise on advanced air defense systems, intelligence failures, and heavy investment in defense technology.
- Lower Saxony is hosting the Osnabrück plant consortium responsible for producing components of the Iron Dome defense system.
- Researchers model scenarios of system failures in Israel, noting that civilian systems cannot rely solely on military defense.
August 2026
4 events- Hamas allegedly hijacks food deliveries intended for Gaza while Israel defends against attacks using the Iron Dome.
- Ondas Inc. secured a strategic tender from the Israeli Defense Ministry and attempted to acquire the Iron Dome command system.
- Marine forces acquired Iron Dome batteries, and Americans began offering Tamir missiles to MRIC.
- Israeli air defense system used Iron Dome while a defense bill moved from the House of Representatives to the Senate.
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July 2026
7 events- The new event covers three distinct facts: increased Iron Dome use due to Iranian launches, India purchasing Barak 8 systems from Israel, and Iron Dome production in Israel.
- Laser system testing on the Hezbollah front.
- Missiles were launched toward the Aqaba port city, prompting the use of Iron Dome for interception.
- The Israel Defense Forces fielded its first operational laser defense system, the Iron Beam, on July 18.
- Israeli military uses defense systems, including Iron Dome, to counter Iranian strikes in Bahrain.
- Harvey Jones criticized Keir Starmer's leadership and plans concerning the Iron Dome system.
- Israel deployed an Iron Dome battery to the UAE, a deployment confirmed by Mike Huckabee.
June 2026
6 events- IDF conducts strikes and ground advances in Lebanon while Hezbollah launches drone attacks in response to Israeli military action.
- Germany suspects Moscow gathered intelligence as the Air Force monitors defense systems, while Hezbollah attempts attacks on Iron Dome launchers.
- Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and the Israeli Air Force are testing upgrades and learning lessons from advanced air and missile defense engagements.
- Brad Lander, formerly NYC Comptroller, is advocating policies detrimental to Israeli security, including willingness to defund the Iron Dome system.
- Iron Dome helped protect Moscow from numerous bombings on June 20, 2026.
- Iron Dome is being sought to complement existing air defense architecture.