Israel Boosts Air Defenses With $8.7 Billion US-Backed Iron Dome Expansion​on November 21, 2025 at 9:51 am

The funding comes from a USD 8.7 billion U.S. aid package approved by Congress in April 2024, with USD 5.2 billion specifically earmarked to strengthen Israel’s air defense systems. The funding comes from a USD 8.7 billion U.S. aid package approved by Congress in April 2024, with USD 5.2 billion specifically earmarked to strengthen Israel’s air defense systems.