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Iron Beam, Iron Dome combine forces in Defense Ministry drill

The exercise focused on coordinating Iron Beam and Iron Dome against multiple aerial threats, with drones appearing to be the primary target.

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.
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

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

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


The new weapon systems Israel is using to battle Hamas in Gaza

Missiles intercepted in space, suicide drones, accurate mortar shells and AI target banks

 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, Germany finalize Arrow 3 missile defense deal sale

This was the final milestone in a process dating back years with a variety of delays and ups and downs from Israel, Germany, and the US.

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Israel downing Houthi missile is first instance of space warfare

The Arrow system was developed by Israel Aerospace Industries in conjunction with the Israeli and US defense establishments.

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Israel's Arrow intercepts Hamas missile launched from Gaza

Previous missile launches from Yemen by the Houthis were intercepted over the Red Sea by previous Arrow system launches.

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Did Israel's Arrow missile interception transform the Middle East? - analysis

Iron Dome has gotten most of the media coverage for the last decade, but the Arrow is the top tier of Israel's missile shield.

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

Israel's defense minister signs historic Arrow 3 deal with Germany

The deal is worth approximately $4 billion and includes a wide variety of technological infrastructure.

Israel, US carry out successful test of Arrow-3 missile over Alaska

Israel and US conduct joint training on air defenses

During the joint exercise, the Israeli side activated all of the multi-layered defense systems that Israel uses.

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

Israel's $4 billion sale of Arrow-3 takes Germany ties to new heights - Gallant

Gallant told German counterpart Pistorius that the deal had "great significance for Israel and Germany from security, economic, and not least, symbolic perspectives." 

Israel, US carry out successful test of Arrow-3 missile over Alaska

Sale of Arrow 3 symbolizes Israel's 75-year growth to defense powerhouse - editorial

Israel for many years has bought weapons from Germany, and this is not the first sale of weapons there, but the price tag and sophistication of the defense system put it in a different league.

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

Israel's defense tech industry defies negative economy forecasts - analysis

With Israel's sale of Arrow 3 to Germany and David's sling to Finland, the country's defense industry continues to boom.

The David's Sling interceptor