Arrow-3

Germany signs $3.1b deal with Israel to expand Arrow 3 missile defense system

The announcement comes only one month after the initial Arrow 3 battery Israel provided to Germany was deployed at a major ceremony at Holzdorf Air Force Base.

The Jerusalem Post's Yonah Jeremy Bob visits Holzdorf Air Force base in Germany, December 3, 2025.
 Eyal Zamir is seen signing a many-billion-euro deal with Germany to provide Israel’s Arrow 3 missile defense system, 2023 (as Defense Ministry director-general).

Israel and Germany's rekindled alliance presents a strategic opportunity - opinion

 Logo of Israeli defence electronics firm Elbit Systems is seen at their offices in Haifa.

United Arab Emirates named as Elbit's mystery $2.3 billion customer - report

 Eyal Zamir is seen signing a many-billion-euro deal with Germany to provide Israel’s Arrow 3 missile defense system, 2023 (as Defense Ministry director-general).

Germany doubles its investment in Israel's Arrow 3 with new $3.1 billion expansion deal


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.

Germany may approve purchase of Israel's Arrow 3 next week – sources

US's recent approval is necessary, but the deal was not finalized.

 Israel's Arrow 3 interceptor.

Arrow, lasers and why air defenses are so important right now - analysis

The Ukrainian battlefield shows how key Israeli tech is to the air defenses nations want, especially as defense from the threat of Iranian drones.

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

Defense Minister Benny Gantz hopeful about Arrow-3 sale to Germany

Germany hopes to sign a deal to purchase Israel’s Arrow-3 missile defense system and have the system operational by 2025. 

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

Israel's defense diplomacy is just what the Jewish state needs - editorial

The Arrow-3 deal with Germany shows that Israel has made itself a leader of the pack in terms of defense systems.

 Israel's Arrow 3 interceptor.