Israel and Germany have begun preparations for the transfer of the modern Arrow 3 missile defense system to the German armed forces. Deliveries of the first battery of this advanced system, developed in partnership with the United States to intercept long-range ballistic missiles, are scheduled to begin in the coming months.
The first coordination meeting with representatives of the German Ministry of Defense and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has already taken place. During the negotiations, the details of the integration of the Arrow 3 system into the defense infrastructure of Germany and Europe as a whole were discussed.
The Arrow 3 system is capable of intercepting ballistic missiles outside the atmosphere using the hit-to-kill method at a range of up to 2,400 kilometers. It was adopted by the Israeli army in 2017 and has proven effective in repelling missile attacks, including those of Iranian origin.
Germany signed a contract for the purchase of three Arrow 3 batteries at the end of 2023, and the first batch should be deployed by the end of 2025 at Holzdorf Air Base. The Israeli side is also supporting the integration of the complex into the unified European missile defense system.
This deal is the largest in the history of defense cooperation between Israel and Germany and reflects the growing importance of multi-layered missile defense in the face of modern threats.
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