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Warfare is going autonomous — India must catch up

July 01, 2025 5:15 pm

The Indian military must move beyond ‘support arms’ and ‘teeth-to-tail’ ratios and redefine operational autonomy as a force structuring principle. Mission command must extend to machines, not just men

Here's how much Israel is spending on Iron Dome, the country's best known air defence system

June 24, 2025 2:39 pm

The Iron Dome is a short-range, ground-to-air, air defence system that includes a radar and interceptor missiles, which track and neutralise rockets or missiles fired at Israeli targets.

Canada looks to invest in Trump's proposed Golden Dome missile defence system, says PM Carney

May 22, 2025 6:49 am

Trump on Tuesday informed that he has shortlisted the design for the Golden Dome missile defence system and also named a Space Force general who is poised to lead the program.

Trump unveils $175 billion 'Golden Dome' missile defence system

May 21, 2025 8:28 am

The Golden Dome system is partly inspired by Israel’s land based Iron Dome, which Tel Aviv has used to intercept rockets and missiles since 2011.

Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from Ashkelon in southern Israel

Watch: Video shows Israel's Iron Dome intercepting rockets from Gaza

October 08, 2023 5:37 pm

In operation since 2011, the Iron Dome is considered among the most advanced defence systems in the word.

Israel: Life in the company of bomb shelters and iron dome

October 08, 2023 8:52 pm

An air defence system developed by Israel Aerospace Industries and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, the iron dome has been helping to spot and intercept every projectile, be it a rocket or a mortar, fired into its territory since 2011.

Iron Dome: Israel’s best guard against enemy rockets, always on duty

November 24, 2022 10:42 am

According to some Israeli military diplomats, the Iron Dome air defence system, developed by Israel Aerospace Industries and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, has intercepted over 3,000 projectiles in the last 10 years.

US House approves $1 billion for Israel's 'Iron Dome' missile-defense system

September 24, 2021 8:23 am

A handful of progressive House Democrats, who have accused Israel of human rights abuses against Palestinians, had objected to the provision's inclusion in the broad spending bill.

Explained: How Israel's Iron Dome air defence system intercepts rockets

May 25, 2021 10:38 am

Videos on social media showed rockets fired from Gaza being intercepted by the Israeli Iron Dome air defence system. It appeared that the rockets were hitting an invisible shield.

Israel threatens Hamas: We will teach you a lesson very soon if you do not learn

January 21, 2014 9:27 pm

Over the past month, tensions have risen in and around Gaza after more than a year of relative calm following a major Israeli confrontation with Hamas in November 2012.