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


Germany moves ahead with €4 billion purchase of Israel's Arrow-3

The Arrow-3 missile system is the top layer of Israel's defense array, designed to intercept ballistic missiles outside of the earth's atmosphere.

 Israel's Arrow 3 interceptor.

Iran’s obsession with Israeli air defense is showing - analysis

Iran’s regime media claims that Israel’s use of David’s Sling represents a failure of the Iron Dome, a claim that is not backed up by any evidence from Tehran.

 Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from the city of Ashkelon, Israel May 11, 2023

Israel to advance Arrow 3 sale to Germany but won't arm Ukraine

Germany has sought the Arrow 3 system from Israel out of concern that Russia could expand its territorial ambitions beyond Ukraine.

 Israel's Arrow 3 interceptor.

Germany to advance purchase of Israel's Arrow-3 defense system - exclusive

The letter is set to be signed in about two weeks, but the final parliamentary approval will be delayed until the fall session.

 Israel's Arrow 3 interceptor.

Germany may approve purchase of Israel's Arrow 3 next week – sources

US's recent approval is necessary, but the deal was not finalized.

 Israel's Arrow 3 interceptor.

Arrow, lasers and why air defenses are so important right now - analysis

The Ukrainian battlefield shows how key Israeli tech is to the air defenses nations want, especially as defense from the threat of Iranian drones.

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

Defense Minister Benny Gantz hopeful about Arrow-3 sale to Germany

Germany hopes to sign a deal to purchase Israel’s Arrow-3 missile defense system and have the system operational by 2025. 

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

Israel's defense diplomacy is just what the Jewish state needs - editorial

The Arrow-3 deal with Germany shows that Israel has made itself a leader of the pack in terms of defense systems.

 Israel's Arrow 3 interceptor.

US demands some production of Arrow 3 for Germany take place in America - report

As the US was a part of the development of the Arrow 3 system, their approval of the deal between Israel and Germany is required.

 Israel's Arrow 3 interceptor.

Iran testing drones on Ukrainian civilians for future use on Israel -Ukraine

"Today hundreds of Iranian drones are undergoing 'test runs' on our land, killing civilians," said the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.

A drone is launched during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on August 25, 2022.