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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
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The Temptation of Chinese AI: Israel Must Not Be Blinded by DeepSeek
How strong and effective is the Chinese artificial intelligence model—and what conclusions should be drawn in Israel?
18/02/25
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The Unmanned Maritime Threat: Implementing Lessons From the Aerial Theater
Unmanned maritime systems, alongside with suicide drones: The unmanned systems, which are being discovered more intensely in the context of the fighting in the north, may also be used against Israeli vessels. Is Israel prepared for the challenge?
03/07/24 
