Arrow-3

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

Reports have circulated the theory that the explosion may have destroyed a stockpile of surface-to-air missiles belonging to Arrow-3.

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

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

 Arrow air defense system

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

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

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


IDF shoots down Houthi ballistic missile, Katz vows retaliation

Katz threatens to assassinate group’s leaders •IDF fighting continues in Gaza • Israel buys more Arrow air defense missiles.

 A man holds up a gun, as Houthi supporters rally to commemorate ten Houthi fighters killed by the US Navy in the Red Sea, in Sanaa, Yemen January 5, 2024

Israel, Germany move toward 2025 delivery of Arrow missile defense system

Progress comes amidst German ban on sales of arms to Israel

 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 faces potential shortage of interceptor missiles amid Iran threats

Stroul also noted that the US cannot indefinitely sustain supply efforts for both Ukraine and Israel, as resources are reaching a critical limit.

 An Arrow II missile interceptor is displayed in front of journalists at an Israeli air defence command in the Palmahim military base south of Tel Aviv May 12, 2011.

'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