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.

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 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 runs successful Arrow-3 missile interception

Planned test comes amid rising tensions with Iran on northern border.

Israeli Air Force receives Arrow-3 ballistic interceptors in formal transfer ceremony.

IAI moves production of Arrow-3 canisters to the United States

Canisters to be manufactured by Stark Aerospace in Columbus, Mississippi.

An Iron Dome anti-missile system fires an interceptor missile as rockets are launched from Gaza toward Israel on August 9

Arrow-3 test in Alaska postponed

Israel's Ministry of Defense said the delay followed consultations in Washington.

Israeli Air Force receives Arrow-3 ballistic interceptors in formal transfer ceremony.

Israel successfully carries out Arrow-3 test

Third times a charm! Flight trial carried out after two prior were called off due to discovered flaws

Israeli Air Force receives Arrow-3 ballistic interceptors in formal transfer ceremony.

IDF's Top five military achievements of 2017

On Land, on Sea and in the air, the IDF continues to dominate the region with its military advantage.

Iron dome, F-16s and Israeli Navy fleet

Defense Ministry halts Arrow-3 test after simulator missile proves to be a dud

The Arrow 3 is considered one of the world's best interceptors due to its breakthrough technological capabilities.

Israeli Air Force receives Arrow-3 ballistic interceptors in formal transfer ceremony.

Congress removes Israeli missile defense funds from US wartime budget

On Thursday Congress approved the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act to include $705 million for US-Israel missile defense cooperation.

Iron dome

Syria warns of 'serious repercussions' following Israeli airstrike

Israeli jets destroyed Assad regime SA-5 anti-aircraft battery after it fired on Israeli reconnaissance planes.

An Israeli Air Force F-35 fighter jet flies during an aerial demonstration at a graduation ceremony for Israeli airforce pilots at the Hatzerim air base in southern Israel December 29, 2016.

Israel to test fire anti-missile system.... in Alaska

Arrow-3 ICBM to be tested off Kodiak Island and will face targets simulating Iranian ballistic missiles.

Israeli Air Force receives Arrow-3 ballistic interceptors in formal transfer ceremony.