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The “Juniper” series of events are designed to test collective U.S.-Israeli readiness and improve the interoperability of defense systems. (Photo source: IDF Spokesperson’s Office and DVIDS)

After Iran’s strikes on Israel, Juniper Oak exercises seen as a ‘harbinger’

A Middle East security expert briefed DefenseScoop on the observed impacts of the exercise series' promotion of combined training.

Apr 26, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

US President Joe Biden (5- R) and Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz (C), tour Israel’s Iron Beam laser defence system at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv on July 13, 2022, with caretaker Prime Minister Yair Lapid (4- R), Israeli expert on technology and innovation Daniel Gold (4- L), Israeli army Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi (5- L) and US Defence Attache in Israel, Brigadier General Shawn A. Harris (3-R). (Photo by GIL COHEN-MAGEN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

US to give Israel $1.2B for Iron Beam laser weapon

The 100-kilowatt system is designed to defeat a variety of threats such as rockets, artillery, mortars and drones.

Apr 25, 2024 By Jon Harper

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) defeats a combination of Houthi missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles in the Red Sea, Oct. 19. Carney is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Lau)

Adm. Grady: Escalating Houthi-led maritime drone and missile assaults are ‘not just a U.S. problem’

In the vice chairman’s view, the incidents on Dec. 3 mark “a first for attacks on international shipping — and that's a big deal.”

Dec 4, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

US Army may look to procure Israel’s Iron Beam laser weapon for air defense

The Army's acquisition chief said he was "pleased" that funding to support development of Israel's Iron Dome system was included in a recent supplemental request to Congress.

Nov 8, 2023 By Jon Harper

Switchblade 600 rendering (AeroVironment image)

US considers Israeli request for hundreds of Switchblade 600 attack drones

It’s unclear how long it will take U.S. personnel to make a decision on the inquiry — or when the advanced capabilities would be delivered to Israel,…

Nov 7, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

US President Joe Biden (L) listens to Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he joins a meeting of the Israeli war cabinet in Tel Aviv on October 18, 2023, amid the ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas. (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

White House requesting funding for Israeli laser weapon, other military assistance

The 100-kilowatt laser is designed to intercept a wide range of threats such as rockets, artillery, mortars and drones.

Oct 20, 2023 By Jon Harper