Arrow-3

Germany expands missile defense network with second Israeli Arrow 3 site

The Arrow 3, one of Israel’s most advanced air defense systems, is capable of intercepting ballistic missiles at altitudes of over 100 km. and with a reported range of up to 2,400 km. 

The German Air Force presents the initial capability of the "Arrow Weapon System for Germany" in Annaburg, Germany, December 3, 2025.
The Defense Ministry conducted a joint drill in which the Iron Beam laser defense and the Iron Dome interceptor-based defense systems were used together to combat a multi-threat scenario. June 29, 2026.

Iron Beam, Iron Dome combine forces in Defense Ministry drill

Flags flutter in front of a radom of the "Arrow Weapon System for Germany" pictured in Annaburg, Germany, December 3, 2025.

Mysterious drone over Germany’s Arrow 3 battery may open door for Rafael, Elbit laser deal

Iranian Kurdish fighters from the Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK) take part in a training session at a base on the outskirts of Erbil, Iraq February 12, 2026.

Katz's position on Mossad's Kurds vs Iranian regime plan unclear after conflicting statements


'Defense is more expensive than offense': The cost of Iran's missile attack and Israel's defense

The unwritten rule is that the interceptor missile always costs more than the missile being intercepted.

 People stand around apparent remains of a ballistic missile lying in the desert, following an attack by Iran on Israel, near the southern city of Arad, Israel October 2, 2024.

Houthis target Tel Aviv, surrounding areas in overnight missile attack

The missile was intercepted outside Israeli airspace by the IDF 'Arrow' aerial defense system, according to the IDF, causing loud booms and debris to fall.

 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.

How did a Houthi missile evade Israeli and American hi-tech radar? - analysis

It is still unclear whether the missile was detected in time and why the Arrow system did not intercept it as planned.

  A Ghadr 1 class Shahab 3 long range missile is launched during a test from an unknown location in central Iran September 28, 2009.

US and Israel boost defense ties with key tech meetings

US and Israeli defense leaders met in Washington to enhance technological cooperation and discuss key military systems.

 US, Israeli delegations meet in Washington to talk technological cooperation during war.

As Hezbollah ramps up attacks, Iran proxies itch to strike Israel - analysis

Iran is watching and learning from Israel’s responses. It is likely that Tehran is mobilizing other proxies to increase attacks on Israel. 

 A war between Israel and Iran (illustrative)

Israel, Germany officials meet to discuss production of Arrow 3

The working meeting was the first of its kind to be held, the ministry said, adding that it occurred symbolically during the week of Holocaust Remembrance Day.

 Officials from the Israeli Defense Ministry and their German counterparts convened in a joint meeting at Israel Airospace Industry (IAI) to discuss the Arrow 3 Weapon System production for Germany. May 9, 2024.

US Marines official: Nearly half of drones IDF shoots down are its own

Since the IDF has one of the world's most advanced integrated air defense systems, if this is an issue for Israel’s military, it is likely to be an issue for other militaries worldwide.

A drone is seen over the border between Israel and Gaza in June

US Christians should push for a US-Israel strategic and moral victory over terror - opinion

American Christians should speak boldly and ask our leaders to ensure that Israel and the US may continue to collectively enjoy a victory over terror that is strategic and moral.

 SPEAKER MIKE Johnson stands in the US House of Representatives ahead of President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address in 2023.

Should Iran be afraid of Israel's long-range attack capabilities? - analysis

In the event of an all-out war, the damage Israel will cause to those countries that attack it is tens of times greater than their ability to harm Israel.

 The Iron Dome air defense missile systems is seen during operational trials conducted following the conclusion Operation Shield and Arrow on May 14, 2023

Arrow intercepts missile in Red Sea headed towards Eilat

The Israeli military earlier said its "Arrow" aerial defense system had intercepted a surface-to-surface missile in the Red Sea area on Friday.

 AN ARROW 3 ballistic missile interceptor is seen during its test launch near Ashdod in 2015.