Air Defense Command (Israel)

Air Defense Command
מערך ההגנה האווירית
Active1948–present
Country Israel
Allegiance Israel Defense Forces
Motto(s)אנשים עם מטרה
(People with a target/purpose)
Commanders
Current
commander
Tat aluf Gilad Biran
Insignia
Flag

The Israeli Air Defense Command (Hebrew: מערך ההגנה האווירית) is the Israeli Air and Space Force unit responsible for the surface front of Israels air defense, complementing the air defense provided by Fighter squadrons. Initially a part of the IDF Artillery Corps, since 1970 the Air Defense Command has been subordinate to the Israeli Air and Space Force.

Air Defense Command change of command ceremony at Palmachim Airbase, in April 2021