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Loitering Munitions (Explosive UAVs)
The confrontation states and the terrorist organizations facing Israel are arming themselves with massive quantities of loitering munitions. Their low cost and ease of use make them a significant, clear, and immediate threat—especially when launched in swarms. Addressing this challenge will require substantial investment to improve detection and neutralization capabilities. This threat analysis concludes with recommendations for countering this threat.
25/06/25 Shutterstock
Clouds of Competition—China’s Rise in the Middle East Cloud Market
China's technological presence in the Middle East is expanding – and its integration into the regional cloud market is just one of many examples. What challenges do these steps pose for Israel?
26/05/25 Rafael
Boost-Phase Interception (BPI) of Ballistic Missiles
Intercepting missiles and rockets at the earliest stage of their launch is an offensive action with a distinctly defensive character. Its goal is to prevent direct or collateral damage in the attacked state while inflicting maximum harm on the aggressor. For Israel, this interception method has a compounded advantage due to its small size, the threats posed by Iran and its proxies in both the near and far “ring of fire,” and the high potential for damage from strikes on civilian and military infrastructure. This article reviews the challenges and technological developments in missile and rocket interception, relevant geopolitical aspects, and lessons for the State of Israel.
09/03/25