Defense officials say the trials improved interception performance against rockets, drones and cruise missiles while linking laser capabilities into Israel’s air-defense network.

The proposed deal would have left Rafael a minority shareholder, but security officials are wary of foreign control.

The 2026 National Defense Authorization Act keeps overall US-Israel missile defense cooperation spending at $200 million, consistent with 2025 expenditures.

Israel will begin deploying the technology at the end of the month, offering cost-effective interception of rockets and UAVs.

Countless lives saved as Israeli systems block 86% of Iranian missiles, nearly all drones.

The target, believed to have been a drone, was intercepted over the Red Sea by a C-Dome battery aboard an Israeli Sa’ar 6-class corvette.

The PM cited concerns the technology could fall into Iranian hands.

Israel’s air defenders, those who produce systems like Iron Dome and those who operate them, will continue to ensure they remain a step ahead of the enemy.

While Israel should avoid sending weapon systems, it could definitely provide Kyiv with good intelligence on Iran’s actions.