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


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

US approves Israel's historic sale of Arrow 3 to Germany

The Arrow 3 Missile defense system is designed to intercept exo-atmospheric ballistic missiles.

 Israel's Arrow 3 interceptor.

IDF chose to let Syria missile through, determined it safe to do so - sources

There was no error in Israel’s air defense systems and so there will be no probe into why the missile was allowed to travel over 180 km from the Syrian border.

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

Germany and Israel's strategic relationship - editorial

Israel’s Ambassador to Germany, Ron Prosor, sees Israel-German ties as the number two strategic relationship that Israel has after the US.

 A German and an Israeli flag are pictured in front of the warship "Atzmaut" (Independence, in Hebrew), built by a German company ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), during a handover ceremony, in Kiel, Germany July 27, 2021.

What the Arrow-3 sale to Germany says about Israel

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: The connection created by this sale is something that Israel wants to promote around the world, not only in Europe.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and then-US ambassador to Israel David Friedman watch a video of Israel’s US-backed Arrow-3 ballistic missile shield performing a series of live interception tests over Alaska, in Jerusalem in 2019.

Germany's Bundestag approves €560 million payment for Israel's Arrow-3

Though the deal is not yet final, this first payment is a major step forward.

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

Germany's purchase of Israel's Arrow 3: What's taking so long?

The Post has learned that the next step in this process, German lawmakers release of advance payments of up to 560 million euros next week, is still only “most likely” and not yet a done deal.

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