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Israel Offers Germany Iron Dome to Counter Iranian Threats

3/15/2026

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Israel proposed helping Germany manufacture the Iron Dome domestically to bolster its defense against Iranian missile threats.
Yuval Steinitz, a board member of Rafael, said Iron Dome intercept missiles are significantly cheaper than those of other systems.
Steinitz also introduced the Iron Beam laser weapon as a cost-effective alternative for missile defense.
He warned that without adequate defense, Europe could become vulnerable to threats.

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Israel proposed helping Germany manufacture the Iron Dome domestically to bolster its defense against Iranian missile threats.
Yuval Steinitz, a board member of Rafael, said Iron Dome intercept missiles are significantly cheaper than those of other systems.
Steinitz also introduced the Iron Beam laser weapon as a cost-effective alternative for missile defense.
He warned that without adequate defense, Europe could become vulnerable to threats.