Israel moves to ‘significantly accelerate’ acquisition of more Arrow interceptors
The Arrow 2 and 3 systems make up the highest tier of Israel's air defense, working in tandem with David's Sling and Iron Dome.
Amid its own war, Israel sending Arrow 3 air defenses to Germany in 2025
“When we saw what was happening with Ukraine … we passed on a clear message that we remain committed to German national security …,” former Israeli ambassador to Germany Jeremy Issacharoff told Breaking Defense.
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Israel ‘really came out far ahead,’ White House says following Iran’s attack
Over 300 drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles were launched by Iran at Israel, but 99 percent were intercepted, US officials said.
Arrow 3 air defense system notches first successful intercept
"The interceptor effectively intercepted a target launched towards Israel in the Red Sea region," the IDF said in a statement about the Arrow 3's first successful intercept.
Israel, Germany sign off on Arrow 3 air defense agreement
“Just as it [Arrow-3] guards Israel’s skies and saves lives, now it will also defend Germany and its citizens, and may integrate smoothly with NATO systems,” Israel Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant said in Berlin.
Israel says US has approved Arrow 3 sale to Germany
Germany is expected to have an initial operational capability by 2025 and be fully operational by 2030.
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Neutral nations Austria and Switzerland agree to join European Sky Shield Initiative
Switzerland made clear that it will “examine” areas where co-operation can be strengthened, with a plan to specifically address information exchange and training for the US-made Patriot air defense system, of which it ordered five units in June 2021.
Israel Aerospace Industries CEO eyes bigger piece of European business
Boaz Levy, CEO of IAI, told Breaking Defense he believes final approval from the US for the Arrow-3 sale to Germany will come "real soon."
Germany starts funding Israeli Arrow-3 missile defense system procurement
Germany is moving ahead with purchasing the Israeli made air defense system, in a major win for contractor IAI.
Berlin wants a pan-European air defense network, with Arrow 3 ‘set’ as first step
The plan fits into a broader vision, laid out in recent weeks by German chancellor Olaf Scholz, of a united air defense front throughout Europe.
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Germany’s interest in Arrow 3 could presage European defense bonanza for Israel
Germany is in talks to purchase the IAI-built Arrow 3 ballistic missile defense system, according to a new report.
Upgraded Arrow-3 test has kinetic kill on simulated Iranian ballistic missile
Israeli sources that were present in the control room in the Palmachim IAF base told Breaking Defense that the targets were destroyed by kinetic kill.
Israel, US Unveil Arrow 4, Missile Defense With Eye On Hypersonic Threats
TEL AVIV: Israel and the U.S have begun development of the Arrow 4 ballistic missile interceptor to deal largely with new Iranian long-range ballistic missile threats. A key design feature for the new Arrow will be winglets, helping it to intercept threats inside the atmosphere, in particular hypersonic missiles. “Israel needs to plan its missiles […]
US Ban On Arrow Exports Overshadows Alaska Test
As Americans and Israelis celebrated the successful test of the Israeli Arrow-3 missile in Kodiak, Alaska, one factor cast a long shadow over the feast: the Americans’ repeated refusal to let the Israelis export the weapon. For any Israeli weapon developed with US funds, Washington has a veto over any sales outside of Israel itself, […]