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Germany to turn VW plant into Iron Dome production hub with Rafael and Aurelius
defense-and-tech1 month ago

Germany to turn VW plant into Iron Dome production hub with Rafael and Aurelius

German Lower Saxony, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Aurelius Capital signed a letter of intent to buy Volkswagen’s Osnabrück plant and establish production of Iron Dome components in Germany. The Tamir interceptor itself won’t be made there, but military vehicles, launchers, generators and other equipment will be produced as part of a defense-center initiative. The site employs about 2,300 people and VW plans to exit by late 2027. This move strengthens Israel-Germany defense cooperation and Europe’s defense manufacturing, including broader Arrow 3 deployments and future partnerships.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#aurelius-capital#defense-and-tech#germany
Osnabrück to Produce Iron Dome Components from 2027
business1 month ago

Osnabrück to Produce Iron Dome Components from 2027

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems will begin manufacturing Iron Dome components at Volkswagen’s Osnabrück plant from 2027, in a deal with Aurelius Capital and the Lower Saxony government that will purchase the site from VW. The plant, which currently builds Cabrio versions of VW's T-Roc, will produce launchers, trucks and other support components for Iron Dome; the interceptors themselves will not be made there. About 2,300 workers are protected under the arrangement, with VW exiting the site as part of its restructuring. The sale, reportedly around €200 million, has faced opposition from Qatar's investment authority.

via Globes - Israel Business News|
#business#iron-dome#lower-saxony
Kiryat Shmona Hit as Northern Israel Demands Action
israel-news4 months ago

Kiryat Shmona Hit as Northern Israel Demands Action

A Hezbollah missile directly struck the center of Kiryat Shmona overnight, causing heavy property damage but no casualties, while Iron Dome intercepted other projectiles. City leaders blasted the government’s security approach, with the deputy mayor vowing to quit Likud if conditions don’t improve and former PM Naftali Bennett urging stronger IDF action and regional diplomacy. The episode highlights ongoing security challenges on Israel’s northern border and mounting political pressure for decisive action.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#government-response#hezbollah#iron-dome
Netanyahu’s UAE Secret Visit Signals Deepening Israeli-Gulf Ties Amid Iran Conflict
world-news4 months ago

Netanyahu’s UAE Secret Visit Signals Deepening Israeli-Gulf Ties Amid Iran Conflict

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the United Arab Emirates during the Israel–US war with Iran, meeting UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed and underscoring the deepening ties between Israel and the Gulf state since the 2020 Abraham Accords. The disclosure comes as the UAE faces Iranian attacks and amid a U.S. deployment of Iron Dome defense weapons and personnel to the UAE, highlighting closer security cooperation and continued Gulf openness.

via AP News|
#iran-war#iron-dome#israel-uae-relations
Hezbollah FPV Drone Strikes Iron Dome Battery on Israel's North
defense-news5 months ago

Hezbollah FPV Drone Strikes Iron Dome Battery on Israel's North

Hezbollah released footage showing an FPV drone striking an Iron Dome battery on Israel's northern border; there is no public IDF comment, though the video’s authenticity isn’t disputed by officials. FPV drones bypass traditional jamming and tracking, posing a growing challenge to Israel's air defenses, prompting the IDF to pursue pilot programs and upgrades for Iron Dome and other batteries as the conflict evolves into new drone warfare.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#defense-news#fpv-drone#hezbollah
Iran War Pressure Shifts Democrats on Israel Defense Aid
politics5 months ago

Iran War Pressure Shifts Democrats on Israel Defense Aid

Democrats in Congress are growing reluctant to fund Israel’s Iron Dome amid the Iran-related conflict, with lawmakers like McGovern, Huffman, and Pocan citing accountability concerns and a desire to curb further military aid, signaling a shift that is influencing primaries and pressuring the party to reassess its stance on Israel even as some remain supportive.

via Axios|
#democrats#iran#iron-dome
Netanyahu Appeals for Prayers as Iranian Missiles Break Through Iron Dome
world6 months ago

Netanyahu Appeals for Prayers as Iranian Missiles Break Through Iron Dome

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted prayers for the injured after Iranian missiles penetrated Israel's Iron Dome and struck the towns of Dimona and Arad, injuring dozens including children. He pledged full government support and urged residents to follow Home Front Command guidance as emergency crews work. Officials frame the strikes as retaliation for U.S. action against Iran’s Natanz facility, though the IAEA says Natanz was not damaged.

via Mediaite|
#dimona#iran#iron-dome
defense-news6 months ago

Cluster Warheads Shrink the Intercept Window, Rubin Warns

Israeli missile-defense expert Dr. Uzi Rubin says missiles with cluster warheads must be intercepted before submunitions disperse; opening occurs at relatively low altitude (about 7 km), making post‑release interception far less effective. Iron Dome isn’t designed for this threat, so the core defense remains early, high‑altitude interception, as cluster bomblets spread damage over a wider area—a not-new tactic that underscores the need for rapid intercept capabilities.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#arrow#cluster-warheads#defense-news
defense-news6 months ago

Israel warns on Iranian cluster bombs, issues safety guidance amid rocket sirens

Israel’s former Fire and Rescue Authority chief warns that Iranian cluster bombs are highly dangerous, capable of wide-area damage, and provides safety guidance: do not touch fragments or interception debris, move to safe areas during sirens, avoid stopping under bridges, and remain vigilant for suspicious objects after interceptions.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#cluster-munitions#defense-news#home-front-command
Iran Launches 400 Missiles at Israel, with Limited Urban Impact
world1 year ago

Iran Launches 400 Missiles at Israel, with Limited Urban Impact

Iran has launched over 400 ballistic missiles at Israel in six days, but only 20 hit urban targets due to Israel's effective Iron Dome defense system. Iran's missile stockpile is rapidly depleting, with estimates suggesting it could run out of most missiles by June 23, as Israel continues to target missile launchers, reducing Iran's ability to sustain large barrages. Despite the missile attacks, casualties are lower than expected, and Iran's reduced launch rate indicates strategic limitations and the impact of Israeli countermeasures.

via New York Post|
#conflict#iran#iron-dome
Hezbollah Escalates Attacks on Israel, Forcing Thousands into Shelters
international-news2 years ago

Hezbollah Escalates Attacks on Israel, Forcing Thousands into Shelters

Hezbollah launched a continuous rocket and drone barrage on northern Israel, injuring two people and causing significant damage and fires. The attacks followed an Israeli Air Force strike on a Hezbollah compound in Lebanon, which was in retaliation for Hezbollah downing an Israeli drone. The bombardment forced over 100,000 Israelis into bomb shelters, with numerous buildings damaged and fires reported in the Golan Heights. The Israeli Defense Forces intercepted several rockets with the Iron Dome system, but some drones managed to penetrate Israeli airspace.

via All Israel News|
#drones#hezbollah#international-news