Israel Eyes Role in Golden Dome
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), two of Israel’s leading defense contractors, are pursuing involvement in the Golden Dome program—an ambitious US missile defense initiative inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome. The project, announced in 2025, aims to deploy a satellite-based shield capable of intercepting advanced threats, with an estimated budget exceeding USD 175 billion.
Both companies are leveraging their expertise in missile interception and directed-energy systems to offer cutting-edge solutions for the space-based platform. Their participation could reinforce the US-Israel defense alliance and embed Israeli innovation at the core of a next-generation global security network.
The Golden Dome represents one of the largest defense investments in US history and a strategic shift toward orbital deterrence.
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