"Why waste the money?" According to estimates, the Iron Dome's "Tamir" interceptor missiles cost about $50,000 each. Meanwhile, amid the threat of a further escalation between Israel and Iran ...

In a recent article, Israeli historian Benny Morris estimates that Israel’s stockpiles are “severely depleted,” especially the Iron Dome’s Tamir interceptor missiles and much of the IAF ...

Israel’s Defense Ministry said the contract would provide “a significant quantity” of Tamir interceptors. Israel has been... Robert Wall is Executive Editor for Defense and Space.

3. Missile Firing Unit: This unit launches the Tamir interceptor missile, which is equipped with electro-optic sensors and multiple steering fins for high maneuverability. Each Iron Dome battery ...

Raytheon Co, which produces Iron Dome in coordination with Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, says the system’s Tamir missile downs weapons launched from a range of 4 to 70 km.

Space-based interceptors and "particle beams" are part of a new multi-billion-dollar Trump order to build a new U.S. missile ...