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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


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

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.