Spain is virtue-signaling again. It wants to cut all ties with Israel, beginning with the weaponry it buys from Spanish subsidiaries of Israeli companies or directly from those companies. More on this fool’s errand can be found here: “Spain cancels €285 million missile contract with Israel’s Rafael,” Jerusalem Post, June 3, 2025: Spain’s Defense Ministry has […]
Israel’s Iron Beam: A ‘High-Energy Laser System’
The Israelis are constantly working to improve their weaponry, both as to performance and as to cost. The Iron Dome anti-missile system, first introduced in 2006, has been impressive enough, capable of intercepting more than 90% of the missiles launched toward Israel. However, it is expensive: each interception requires the firing of two Tamir missiles. […]