A photo of rockets intercepting each other in the night sky.
Missiles launched from the Iron Dome defense system attempt to intercept a rocket fired from Gaza strip.
  • Israel has one of the most advanced air defense systems.
  • In January, Israeli officials amended its 2024 budget to allocate $15 billion more in war spending.
  • Its air defenses are being tested from all sides amid its war against Hamas.

Israel has some of the most advanced air defenses in the world, systems that have defended its troops and citizens from rocket and missile barrages.