Arrow-3

Germany expands missile defense network with second Israeli Arrow 3 site

The Arrow 3, one of Israel’s most advanced air defense systems, is capable of intercepting ballistic missiles at altitudes of over 100 km. and with a reported range of up to 2,400 km. 

The German Air Force presents the initial capability of the "Arrow Weapon System for Germany" in Annaburg, Germany, December 3, 2025.
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.

Iron Beam, Iron Dome combine forces in Defense Ministry drill

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


Israel expects new air defense orders from Europe due to growing concerns over Russian threat

Asked whether European countries were interested in Arrow or David's Sling, he said there was also interest in the Iron Dome, a system designed to take out short-range threats.

A David's Sling interceptor launching during the Israel-Hamas war; illustrative.

PM Netanyahu appoints Shmuel Ben Ezra as new National Security Council chief

Ben Ezra has over thirty years of experience in security, technology, and cyber, the prime minister announced, adding that he had led the development of the "Arrow-3" air defense system.

SHMUEL BEN-EZRA.

US used double amount of interceptors as Israel during Iran war, officials say - report

The US deployed some 200 Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, interceptors against Iranian missiles targeting Israel, while Israel used fewer than 100 Arrow 3 missiles.

US SOLDIERS stand in the background next to Israeli and American flags during an exercise in Israel.

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.

Did Israel risk lives? Debate rages over Israel sending Arrow missiles to Germany mid-Iran war

Israel's capacity to produce Arrow missiles for Israeli defense increased between seven and 10 times, The Jerusalem Post learned.

 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.

Israel approves increased production of Arrow missile interceptors for second time this year

Israel’s ministerial committee approves a rapid increase in Arrow missile interceptor production, aiming to bolster defense amid rising concerns over stock depletion during the ongoing conflict.

 Arrow air defense system

‘Eroding shield’: Iran’s evolving attack strategy aims for interceptor shortage, report reveals

The Jewish Institute for National Security of America reported that the main concern for the US and Israel in the coming weeks of the war is the impending shortage of interceptors.

An interceptor is fired toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Lebanon, as seen in northern Israel, March 22, 2026

Israel scales back top missile defenses as Iranian attacks keep coming - report

Stockpile concerns push the defense establishment to rely on less advanced systems, with mixed results.

A girl poses for a picture next to the remnants of a missile stuck in the ground found in Kifl Haris village, near Nablus in the West Bank, March 24, 2026.

IDF issues shorter warning times for recent Iranian missile attacks

In general, advanced warning times for Iranian ballistic missile attacks are usually issued at least five minutes before sirens sound, and often even further in advance.

Anti-missile system fires interception missiles as missiles fired from Iran as it seen over central Israel, March 5, 2026.

Arrow 4 anti-missile defense system to possibly be deployed in coming months, IAI CEO Levy says

Israel Aerospace Industries CEO Boaz Levy said that the Arrow 4, which will replace the Arrow 2, "will elevate the success of Israeli shoot-down capabilities."

Israel Aerospace Industries CEO Boaz Levy.