Israel and Germany have begun preparations to deliver the advanced Arrow 3 air defense system to German forces in the coming months, the Israeli Defense Ministry announced. The delivery represents the largest defense deal in Israel’s history and is expected to significantly increase Germany’s air defense capabilities.
Preparatory Meetings and Participants
According to a report by Defense News, officials recently visited Germany “a high-level coordination meeting” The meeting was attended by the Head of the Israel Missile Defense Organization Moshe Patel, Head of the Arrow 3 Program in Germany, Colonel Carsten Koepper and General Manager of manufacturer Israel Aerospace Industries Yaakov Galifat She attended.
In addition, it was reported that representatives from Israeli companies ELTA and Elbit Systems, as well as German technology consulting firm IABG and missile manufacturer MBDA attended the meeting. This meeting with broad participation demonstrates the detailed planning of the delivery process and the international cooperation dimension of the project.
Arrow 3 System and Its Strategic Importance
Sale of Arrow 3 to Germany, 3,5 billion dollars The deal is the largest defense deal in Israel’s history, with the U.S. government acting as co-developer In August 2023 was approved, with final approval received at the end of November that year.
The German acquisition comes against the backdrop of Russia’s war against Ukraine, prompting German defense planners to strengthen the country’s defenses in the event of a Russian attack on Europe. The first delivery of Arrow 3 air defense systems to the German military is end of 2025 is being targeted.
Arrow 3 system, is a system designed to intercept ballistic missiles. In this context, the system has the ability to hit ballistic missiles outside the atmosphere. The operating principle of the system is based on a direct physical hit on the target and its destruction with kinetic force. With this feature, it offers an effective defense layer against long-range ballistic missile threats.
Operational Successes
The Arrow 3 system achieved its first operational success Against a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi rebel group from Yemen on November 9, 2023 The system's ability to handle multiple missiles is, according to the Israeli government, During Iran's attack on Israel on April 14, 2024 It was also recorded. During the attack, the system was able to successfully intercept dozens of Iranian ballistic missiles. These operational successes proved the effectiveness and reliability of the system.
