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


Dozen NATO allies aim for joint air defense systems such as Israel's Arrow 3

Germany, Britain, Slovakia, Norway, Latvia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Belgium, Czechia, Finland, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Romania and Slovenia took part in the considerations,

SPYDER quick reaction air defense system of Indian Air Force firing a Derby missile

Will Israel supply Germany with the 'Arrow-3' missile defense system?

Should Germany buy the system, it would mark the first time that it has been sold to another country.

 Defense Minister Benny Gantz meets with CENTCOM commander General Michael Kurilla during a meeting at CENTCOM headquarters in Florida, August 26, 2022

Germany eyes Arrow 3 missile defense system from Israel - report

Both Israel and Germany's defense ministries declined to comment directly on a German purchase of Arrow 3.

An "Arrow 3" ballistic missile interceptor is seen during its test launch near Ashdod

Israel's Arrow system intercepts target simulating Iranian missile

Defense Minister Benny Gantz said: We equip the State of Israel with the capabilities to defend itself against developing threats.

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

Israel's unified system guards against various threats

The IAF’s aerial defense operation managed to create a new formation that controls the three systems combined.

Iron Dome missile test

Israel needs 360 degrees of air defense to stop Iran: defense expert

Uzi Rubin, ‘father’ of the Arrow, gives Israel mixed grade at confronting existential challenges

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

Arrow 3 test: Those in charge of Israel’s security are 'wide awake'

Military Affairs: With a backdrop of rising tensions with Iran, Israel and the US held a successful Arrow 3 missile interception test over Alaska. Should we feel safer?

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

The US-Israel Arrow 3 joint tests send a message to Iran

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

Israel, U.S. carry out successful test of Arrow-3 missile over Alaska

Test comes days after Iran tested a medium-range ballistic missile.

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

Netanyahu: Execution of Arrow 3 anti-missile 'perfect'

Netanyahu said that the execution was “perfect,” and Arrow 3’s hit on the target was a “bull's eye.”

U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman sitting next to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the weekly cabinet meeting