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Israel Receives First US-Made Iron Dome Missiles

The Tamir interceptor missiles, which target incoming threats, are the first Iron Dome components manufactured in the U.S. rather than Israel; a notable shift in production.

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on Late Night BBN
Published 5:04 AM ET, Saturday, October 10, 2026

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NewsmaxIsrael Receives First US-Made Iron Dome Missiles

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNewsmax reports the first U.S.-made Tamir interceptor missiles for Israel's Iron Dome system have been delivered to the Israel Missile Defense Organization.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIt's a milestone in defense cooperation between the two countries, and the delivery comes amid regional tensions.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorInterceptors are the part of the system that goes up to meet incoming threats. Now some of them are built in America.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe data doesn't say how many were delivered, or when they go into service, so we'll leave it there.