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international-relations2 years ago

US Intel: Assad and Wagner Group Facilitating Russian Missile System Transfer to Hezbollah

US intelligence suggests that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has agreed to provide the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah with a Russian-made missile defense system, with the assistance of the Wagner Group. It is unclear whether the system has already been delivered or how close it is to delivery. The US has been monitoring the movement of the system, known as a Pantsir, and believes that there have been discussions between Assad, Wagner, and Hezbollah regarding its delivery. This development raises concerns about Hezbollah potentially opening a new front in Israel's conflict with Hamas. The US has warned against such escalation and has positioned troops and aircraft carriers in the region. Israel has previously targeted these missile systems in Syria as part of broader attacks on Iranian military sites. The extent of Russia's influence in providing the system to Hezbollah remains unclear.

via CNN|
#hezbollah#international-relations#missile-defense-system
defense2 years ago

Limitations of Israel's Iron Dome against Hamas rocket attacks

Israel's Iron Dome, an advanced missile defense system, was overwhelmed by the barrage of rockets launched by Hamas militants during the recent conflict. While the Iron Dome has been highly effective in intercepting rockets in the past, the sheer volume of attacks during this escalation posed a significant challenge. The system, consisting of mobile batteries with interceptor missiles and radar, has a success rate of around 90%. However, the attack by Hamas, which claimed to have launched thousands of rockets, including at strategic locations, tested the system's capabilities. The cost-effectiveness of the Iron Dome is also under scrutiny, as each interceptor missile fired carries a substantial price tag. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant casualties on both sides.

via Business Insider|
#defense#hamas#iron-dome
defense-technology2 years ago

Decoding the Iron Dome: Hamas' Tactics and Israel's Defense

The Iron Dome missile defense system, developed by Israel, has been crucial in protecting its citizens from rocket attacks. With a success rate of 95.6%, the system detects incoming rockets using radar and quickly determines if they pose a threat. If necessary, missiles are fired to intercept and destroy the projectiles in the air. The highly transportable system consists of 10 batteries across Israel, each with three to four launchers. However, intercepting rockets can be costly, with each missile costing around $40,000. The US government has invested over $1.5 billion in the Iron Dome program and is expected to provide additional military assistance to Israel in response to recent attacks.

via CNN|
#defense-technology#iron-dome#israel
defense2 years ago

Israel's Iron Dome: The Unyielding Shield Against Hamas' Rocket Barrage

The Iron Dome is Israel's first line of defense, a missile defense system developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. It has been highly effective in intercepting rockets fired from Hamas militants and Palestinian forces. The system uses radar to track incoming threats and fires interceptor missiles to eliminate them. Israel also has secondary layers of protection with the David's Sling and Arrow systems. The United States has provided significant financial support for the Iron Dome and other defense systems. In addition, a U.S. company has launched aid for Ukraine to build a similar missile defense system.

via Fox News|
#defense#hamas#iron-dome
defense2 years ago

"US Approval Paves the Way for Israel's Largest Defense Deal"

The US government has approved a historic $3.5 billion defense deal between Israel and Germany for the procurement of the Arrow 3 missile defense system, marking Israel's largest ever defense agreement. The Arrow 3 is a hypersonic missile system capable of intercepting a range of ballistic missiles in exo-atmospheric space, with a reported range of 1,500 miles and a 99 percent kill rate. The approval was necessary as the system was developed by Israel Aerospace Industries with significant US government support.

via Interesting Engineering|
#arrow-3#defense#defense-deal
defense2 years ago

"Germany's Record-Breaking Purchase: Israel's Arrow 3 Missile Defense System"

The U.S. government has approved Germany's $3.5 billion purchase of Israeli-made Arrow 3 missile defense systems, making it Israel's largest-ever defense deal. The deal will bring a unique anti-ballistic missile capability to Western Europe, as militaries in the region seek to increase their resilience against potential ballistic missile attacks from Russia. The German Ministry of Defense stated that the system is designed to protect the skies above Germany and all of Europe, with integration into NATO's protective shield. The acquisition signifies closer military relations between Germany and Israel and may lead to further orders from other NATO countries as part of the European Sky Shield Initiative.

via The War Zone|
#arrow-3#defense#european-sky-shield-initiative
defense2 years ago

Germany's €3.5 billion defense deal with Israel includes advanced missile defense system

Germany has signed a €3.5 billion deal with Israel to purchase the advanced missile defense system, Arrow 3. The deal, which received US approval, strengthens the strategic relationship between Israel and the United States. The Arrow 3 is designed to intercept long-range ballistic missiles outside the atmosphere and could potentially be used to protect Germany and its neighboring countries. This is the largest-ever defense deal for Israel and may draw attention from Russia.

via Euronews|
#arrow-3#defense#defense-deal
war2 years ago

Russia's Ongoing Involvement in Ukraine: Live Updates

Air raids were heard across Ukraine as Russia launched attacks on Kyiv, Lviv, and the southern region of Zaporizhzhia. Ukraine's air defense systems shot down 32 of 35 Iranian-made Shahed drones launched by Russia. Meanwhile, Ukraine's counteroffensive is proving challenging, with a top defense official conceding that it is difficult to advance amid strong Russian resistance and deep defenses. French President Emmanuel Macron announced that Europe's first medium-range anti-missile system, jointly developed by France and Italy, has been delivered and is operational in Ukraine.

via CNBC|
#air-raids#counteroffensive#missile-defense-system
defense2 years ago

Germany approves multi-billion dollar missile defense deal with Israel

The German parliament has approved a first payment of €560 million to Israel for the acquisition of the Arrow 3 anti-missile system, a major step forward in the deal. Germany plans to buy Israel's Arrow-3 long-range missile-defense system for an eventual cumulative payment of around $4.30 billion. However, there is still potential for delays in later steps of the process, as the US has not yet given its final signature and questions were raised by the German parliament in March.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#arrow-3#defense#germany