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Israel expects new air defense orders from Europe due to growing concerns over Russian threat

Asked whether European countries were interested in Arrow or David's Sling, he said there was also interest in the Iron Dome, a system designed to take out short-range threats.

A David's Sling interceptor launching during the Israel-Hamas war; illustrative.
SHMUEL BEN-EZRA.

PM Netanyahu appoints Shmuel Ben Ezra as new National Security Council chief

US SOLDIERS stand in the background next to Israeli and American flags during an exercise in Israel.

US used double amount of interceptors as Israel during Iran war, officials say - report

Screengrab of explosion near Beit Shemesh, May 17, 2026.

Massive explosion in Beit Shemesh area was coordinated test with defense company, officials say


Did Israel risk lives? Debate rages over Israel sending Arrow missiles to Germany mid-Iran war

Israel's capacity to produce Arrow missiles for Israeli defense increased between seven and 10 times, The Jerusalem Post learned.

 The Arrow 3 air defense system, used for the first time on November 9, 2023, to intercept a missile fired at Eilat by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.

Israel approves increased production of Arrow missile interceptors for second time this year

Israel’s ministerial committee approves a rapid increase in Arrow missile interceptor production, aiming to bolster defense amid rising concerns over stock depletion during the ongoing conflict.

 Arrow air defense system

‘Eroding shield’: Iran’s evolving attack strategy aims for interceptor shortage, report reveals

The Jewish Institute for National Security of America reported that the main concern for the US and Israel in the coming weeks of the war is the impending shortage of interceptors.

An interceptor is fired toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Lebanon, as seen in northern Israel, March 22, 2026

Israel scales back top missile defenses as Iranian attacks keep coming - report

Stockpile concerns push the defense establishment to rely on less advanced systems, with mixed results.

A girl poses for a picture next to the remnants of a missile stuck in the ground found in Kifl Haris village, near Nablus in the West Bank, March 24, 2026.

IDF issues shorter warning times for recent Iranian missile attacks

In general, advanced warning times for Iranian ballistic missile attacks are usually issued at least five minutes before sirens sound, and often even further in advance.

Anti-missile system fires interception missiles as missiles fired from Iran as it seen over central Israel, March 5, 2026.

Arrow 4 anti-missile defense system to possibly be deployed in coming months, IAI CEO Levy says

Israel Aerospace Industries CEO Boaz Levy said that the Arrow 4, which will replace the Arrow 2, "will elevate the success of Israeli shoot-down capabilities."

Israel Aerospace Industries CEO Boaz Levy.

'Best air defense system': Rafael chairman discusses Israel's preparedness for possible Iran attack

When asked whether Israelis should feel reassured about interception capabilities, Steinitz reaffirmed that "Israel has the best air defense system in the world, and it is only improving."

A David's Sling interceptor launching during the Israel-Hamas war; illustrative.

Germany signs $3.1b deal with Israel to expand Arrow 3 missile defense system

The announcement comes only one month after the initial Arrow 3 battery Israel provided to Germany was deployed at a major ceremony at Holzdorf Air Force Base.

The Jerusalem Post's Yonah Jeremy Bob visits Holzdorf Air Force base in Germany, December 3, 2025.

Israel and Germany's rekindled alliance presents a strategic opportunity - opinion

Over the decades, guilt, the driving force behind Germany’s attitude toward Israel, has been replaced by mutual interests and strategic partnership.

 Eyal Zamir is seen signing a many-billion-euro deal with Germany to provide Israel’s Arrow 3 missile defense system, 2023 (as Defense Ministry director-general).

United Arab Emirates named as Elbit's mystery $2.3 billion customer - report

The latest deal is considered to be of historic scope, and joins a series of huge deals signed by Israeli defense companies in recent years.

 Logo of Israeli defence electronics firm Elbit Systems is seen at their offices in Haifa.