Iron Dome
Israel announced airstrikes against Iranian forces in Syria in real time on Twitter
“We have started striking Iranian Quds targets in Syrian territory.”
Israel Has Just Destroyed the First Hamas Tunnel Discovered Since the 2014 War
This tunnel — equipped with an air supply system, electricity, and a rail track designed to excavate rubble — was destroyed by the IDF. But the military believe that there are probably more.
The Race Is on for Israel to Finalize Its Tunnel Fighting Technology
Israel is reportedly testing new tunnel-fighting technology which will use sensors to detect hidden activity. Time is of the essence as Hamas is rapidly rebuilding underground.
Newest Trend for Israeli Drone Industry: Shooting Them Down
The recent Autonomous Unmanned Systems & Robotics conference held in Israel featured a variety of technologies designed to identify and take out unmanned aerial vehicles.
Canada Just Bought Israel's Iron Dome Radar Technology
A Canadian Armed Forces spokesperson told VICE News that Canada will station the missile defense system domestically and, potentially, within its Arctic territory.
Canada Wants to Go to Space With Israel
The Canadian Space Agency is willing to work with a country that did not vote to ban weapons in space.
Just Because This Military Laser Can Burn a Hole in a Ford F-150 Doesn't Mean It Should
Despite its recent eye-catching demonstration on a pickup truck, Lockheed's ATHENA laser is likelier to defend against rockets, artillery, and mortars.
The Excitement Over Israel's Sea-Bound Missile Defense System Is All Wet
The short-range air defense system Iron Dome will be adapted for use by ships — but that will simply make it one of several systems that do what it does.
Israel Taps Into US Munitions Supply as it Vows to Escalate Gaza Offensive
The US has allowed Israel to tap into a munitions stockpile to resupply the Israeli military with weapons.
VICE News Capsule - Wednesday, July 30
Iran calls for Muslims to arm Palestinians, Serbs reportedly killed for organs in Kosovo War & more.
The Iron Dome Hack Shows Phishing Is Still Effective Against Defense Contractors
Phishing attacks might seem technologically primitive, but they can still work.
The IDF Just Deleted Its Own YouTube Video From Its Account
After posting a video about "How the IDF Fights Terror in Gaza," the Israelis quickly pulled it down.