Shortly after Israel’s founding in 1948, the Israel Defense Forces was established — and along with it, anti-aircraft batteries. In fact, anti-aircraft units performed their first-ever interception about 24 hours after David Ben-Gurion finished reading the Declaration of Independence: an Egyptian plane attacked Tel Aviv and was shot down.
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IDF soldier with the “Hawk”, medium range surface-to-air missile, 1965
On January 10, 1951, the Israeli Air Defense Command was formally established, under the command of the IDF Artillery Corps.
The “Patriot”, a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, 1990
In the early 60s, after receiving the the American-made Hawk surface-to-air missile system, the Air Force strengthened its ties with the Air Defense Command.
IDF soldier with the “Vulcan” self-propelled anti-aircraft gun, 1975
In 1971, the Air Defense Command became officially subordinate to the Israel Air Force. From that point on, all air defense in the IDF would be under one command: the Israeli Air Force.
An IDF air defense system during an exercise
In recent decades, the Air Defense Command has continued to acquire the most cutting-edge weapons systems that can intercept enemy aircraft. Today, the unit protects Israeli airspace from incoming rockets, missiles, aircraft and more.
IDF soldiers with 20 mm Cannon
Among the most famous items in the unit’s arsenal is the Iron Dome, which can intercept short-range rockets. The Iron Dome has proven itself in battle — recently, it intercepted 421 rockets fired from Gaza during Operation Pillar of Defense.
The “Arrow” system – anti-ballistic missiles, 2000
Shortly after Israel’s founding in 1948, the Israel Defense Forces was established — and along with it, anti-aircraft batteries. In fact, anti-aircraft units performed their first-ever interception about 24 hours after David Ben-Gurion finished reading the Declaration of Independence: an Egyptian plane attacked Tel Aviv and was shot down.
Click here for the full gallery of pictures.
IDF soldier with the “Hawk”, medium range surface-to-air missile, 1965
On January 10, 1951, the Israeli Air Defense Command was formally established, under the command of the IDF Artillery Corps.
The “Patriot”, a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, 1990
In the early 60s, after receiving the the American-made Hawk surface-to-air missile system, the Air Force strengthened its ties with the Air Defense Command.
IDF soldier with the “Vulcan” self-propelled anti-aircraft gun, 1975
In 1971, the Air Defense Command became officially subordinate to the Israel Air Force. From that point on, all air defense in the IDF would be under one command: the Israeli Air Force.
An IDF air defense system during an exercise
In recent decades, the Air Defense Command has continued to acquire the most cutting-edge weapons systems that can intercept enemy aircraft. Today, the unit protects Israeli airspace from incoming rockets, missiles, aircraft and more.
IDF soldiers with 20 mm Cannon
Among the most famous items in the unit’s arsenal is the Iron Dome, which can intercept short-range rockets. The Iron Dome has proven itself in battle — recently, it intercepted 421 rockets fired from Gaza during Operation Pillar of Defense.
The “Arrow” system – anti-ballistic missiles, 2000
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- Gregory David Shalom Gittens · Following · Top Commenter · St james secondary p.o.s trinidad · 192 subscribersTHEY HAVE SOME OF THE BEST MILITARY EQUIPMENT MAY IT KEEP THEM SAFE FROM HARM AND DANGER AT ALL TIMES.
- John Fleming · Top CommenterIron Dome was able to handle a large percentage of the recent attacks, but can be overwhelmed. And now we learn Iran has shut down a light-water reactor and might have enough plutonium to make bombs. It's only a matter of them weaponizing their bomb and they will be ready. Immediate, concerted efforts need to be made quickly. Not just the middle east... the entire world will be in danger if Iran has nuclear weaponry.
The world should have taken Hitler seriously, and the world should take the ayathollahs at face value too. - Kiarie Kahoi · Top Commenter · Graphic Designer at Self-EmployedIsrael has had many enemies possibly than any state in world..that has left them no choice but to be ahead of everyone..from an individual soldier, they have realised that the survival of their state depends on them. More importantly there's always an unseen supreme guardian who always hovers above them, G_d! Be'hatzlacha IDF!
- Marianne Tioran · Top Commenter · Works at University of North Carolina at Chapel HillIsrael's biggest dense is the God of heaven....from a tiny beginning, he has enabled his people to gather weapons to defend itself....and where the weapons do not work, he will be there for them.
- Akaldev Singh · Top Commenter · University of Surreythe best in the world for israel is keep the army protected they are all young men from unis all over the nation I being a sikh took interest as we are also in the spirit of fighting a just war more with less. thanks.
- Steve Chestene Kessler · Top Commenter · Rhema Bible Training CollegeIsraeli Air Defense: A Short History.
- Jarvis Ray · Follow · Top Commenter · John H. Francis Polytechnic High SchoolThe enemy slowly builds up bulwarks against you. All the technology and military power however cunning will not reserve thee. Surely we need a help. The priest should pray for help from The Lord that the enemy might see that the name of The Lord is great beyond the border of Israel. Slowly but surely they set up wall of defense against thee. Let the priest beg unto The Lord that he may be a help in eliminating the enemy who is greater than you in technology, manpower and weapons. Oh you priest! The enemy is near and far. He devises a plan to destroy the Name of the Lord. It is the priest that deny the stranger his right. It is the priest that is uncircumcised in his circumcision. Weep oh you priest by the thousand that The Lord my hear and be a help against thine enemy.
- Neil Geoff Berman · Follow · Top Commenter · University of the WitwatersrandAnd soon we'll get to add David's Sling/Magic Wand too!
- Heinz Küpper · Top Commenternever more 1967 as the UDSSR Air Force was over israel and no one can shoot them down.
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