Defense Ministry hands Sky Dew system over to air force after years of testing; sensors onboard aerostat are meant to identify incoming long-range munitions, drones

Defense Ministry says radar arrays detected incoming 'target' and two Arrow 3 interceptors were fired at it, destroying it; trial follows recent Iranian ballistic missile tests

Sensors onboard the aerostat are meant to identify incoming long-range munitions; move comes amid ongoing efforts by the Israeli Air Force to improve aerial defenses

Defense Ministry completes new tests of upgraded system, which is now capable of simultaneously shooting down ‘multiple unmanned aerial vehicles, missile salvoes and rockets’

Platform, which defends against long-range projectiles, shoots down target missile in central Israel, demonstrating its 'updated capabilities,' Defense Ministry says

Netanyahu lauds joint operation, saying system successfully intercepted ballistic missiles in space 'at unprecedented altitudes and speeds'