The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/arrow-2/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:31:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Arrow 2 | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/arrow-2/ 32 32 7 soldiers from Arrow unit detained for alleged abuse of junior troops https://www.timesofisrael.com/7-soldiers-from-arrow-unit-detained-for-alleged-abuse-of-junior-troops/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 10:33:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3594310 Around 10 new soldiers in air defense unit suspected of assaulting, including with acts of sodomy, in so-called 'hazing' rituals; several suspects said to claim it was 'in jest'

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]]> US and Israel announce work on new Arrow 4 air defense system amid Iran tensions https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-and-israel-announce-work-on-new-arrow-4-air-defense-system-amid-iran-tensions/ Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:25:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2491089 With 'extraordinary flight and interception capabilities,' the latest generation in the family of anti-ballistic missiles is set to replace the Arrow 2 in the coming decades

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]]> Israel, US test upgraded Arrow 2 missile, capable of intercepting incoming nukes https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-us-successfully-test-arrow-2-missile-defense-system/ Wed, 12 Aug 2020 23:58:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2366862 Weapon to defend against long-range projectiles shoots down target off Israeli coast in 'perfect' simulation, Defense Ministry says

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]]> Arrow 3 missile test called off over safety concerns https://www.timesofisrael.com/arrow-3-missile-test-called-off-over-safety-concerns/ Mon, 04 Dec 2017 08:15:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1742488&preview=true&preview_id=1742488 System was supposed to shoot down simulated ballistic missile, but target 'didn't meet safety codes,' Defense Ministry says

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]]> IDF tests Patriot missiles in nighttime air defense exercise https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-tests-patriot-missiles-in-nighttime-air-defense-exercise/ Wed, 16 Aug 2017 19:21:24 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1677708&preview_id=1677708 Air force pits US surface-to-air missile system against drones, 'various aerial threats' in skies over central Israel

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]]> Air Force holds missile defense drill over central Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/air-force-holds-missile-defense-drill-over-central-israel/ Tue, 15 Aug 2017 19:42:07 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1677104 Military warns residents that explosions may be heard during routine exercise of aerial defense systems

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]]> With a storm on the horizon, Israel turns on its latest missile defense system https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-a-storm-on-the-horizon-israel-turns-on-its-latest-missile-defense-system/ Sun, 02 Apr 2017 19:16:18 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1592900&preview_id=1592900 2 David's Sling batteries go operational in Hatzor Air Base, heralding a new era, as multi-tiered anti-missile array is completed; light rain cuts power near end of ceremony

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]]> Launching latest missile shield, Netanyahu warns Israel’s foes https://www.timesofisrael.com/launching-latest-missile-shield-netanyahu-warns-israels-enemies/ Sun, 02 Apr 2017 14:02:39 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1592853 At event unveiling David's Sling system, PM says those seeking to attack Jewish state are 'putting their own lives at risk'

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]]> Air Force defends use of Arrow system against Syrian missile https://www.timesofisrael.com/air-force-defends-use-of-arrow-system-against-syrian-missile/ Mon, 20 Mar 2017 17:12:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1584082 Head of military's air defense program says surface-to-air missile contained 'hundreds of kilograms' of explosives and was headed for Israel

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]]> Israel to deploy David’s Sling, final piece of missile defense shield https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-to-deploy-davids-sling-in-april-completing-missile-defense-shield/ Mon, 20 Mar 2017 16:10:08 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1583898 Senior air force officer says Jewish state still vulnerable to attack, but multi-tiered system will put it 'one step ahead' of enemies

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]]> Liberman threatens to ‘destroy’ Syrian air defense systems https://www.timesofisrael.com/liberman-threatens-to-destroy-syrian-air-defense-systems/ Sun, 19 Mar 2017 12:09:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1583164 After Friday's attempt by Syria to down IAF planes, defense minister says in next incident Israel will have no 'hesitation'

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]]> After Syria airstrike, Hezbollah says Israel fears Islamic State defeat https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-syria-airstrike-hezbollah-says-israel-fears-islamic-state-defeat/ Sat, 18 Mar 2017 15:17:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1582770&preview_id=1582770 Zionist Union lawmakers say Russia's policy concerning Israeli intervention in civil war has shifted, is aligned with Iran

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]]> Iran: Israel’s ‘aggression’ in Syria proves it’s aligned with ‘terrorists’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-israels-aggression-in-syria-proves-its-aligned-with-terrorists/ Sat, 18 Mar 2017 13:23:15 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1582752&preview_id=1582752 Spokesman for Tehran's foreign ministry questions timing of Israeli airstrikes just as Assad's forces 'have the upper hand' against rebels

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]]> Netanyahu: Syria raids targeted ‘advanced’ Hezbollah arms https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-syria-raids-targeted-advanced-hezbollah-arms/ Sat, 18 Mar 2017 01:32:12 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1582614 After unprecedented missile clash, PM says Israel will continue to operate against weapons transfers from Assad regime to Shiite terror group

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]]> Russia summons Israeli envoy, demands clarifications on Syria strike https://www.timesofisrael.com/russia-summons-israeli-envoy-demands-clarifications-on-syria-strike/ Fri, 17 Mar 2017 19:28:14 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1582524&preview_id=1582524 Netanyahu says Israel will continue to target weapons convoys to Hezbollah: 'Our policy is very consistent'

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