According to Bloomberg in an article published on October 24, 2023, the United States is reportedly preparing to supply Israel with Iron Dome air defense systems. This move is in response to persistent rocket attacks carried out by Hamas and Hezbollah militants, as cited by anonymous sources within the Pentagon.
“The United States will provide Israel with additional Iron Dome systems. The Department of Defense is currently planning the delivery of American Iron Dome batteries to Israel,” a Defense Department official stated.
The source revealed that two Iron Dome batteries, also known as “Iron Dome,” are being prepared for transfer to Israel. Additionally, 300 Tamir interceptor missiles will be included with this anti-air system. The report does not disclose the logistics of how the anti-air systems will be transported or their estimated time of arrival.
Israeli defense company Rafael delivered the first ordered Iron Dome battery to the United States on October 1, 2020. The upcoming systems aim to strengthen Israel’s air defense after Hamas initiated large-scale and coordinated rocket and drone attacks against the country on October 7.