The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/arrow-3/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:09:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Arrow 3 | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/arrow-3/ 32 32 Netanyahu taps Shmuel Ben Ezra, Arrow 3 innovator, as national security adviser https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-taps-shmuel-ben-ezra-arrow-3-innovator-as-national-security-adviser/ Sun, 31 May 2026 18:02:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3833820 Crucial role has only been filled in a temporary capacity since October, when Tzachi Hanegbi was ousted over reported disagreements with the PM

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]]> Israel not short of missile interceptors, insists chair of Rafael defense firm https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-not-short-of-missile-interceptors-insists-chair-of-rafael-defense-firm/ Mon, 11 May 2026 15:36:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3821079 Former Likud MK Steinitz says 'only several dozen' Iranian missiles got past air defenses, doesn't provide figures on current interceptor stockpiles or production rates

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]]> Report: Government refused to boost funding for interceptor missiles, even after 2024 Iranian attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/government-said-to-have-refused-to-increase-air-defense-funds-after-2024-iranian-attacks/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:09:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3809848 Netanyahu's coalition said to have failed to act on repeated recommendations to increase interceptor production, with some members pushing to invest in only offensive measures

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]]> Israel ramps up Arrow interceptor production amid reports of depleted stockpile https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-ramps-up-arrow-interceptor-production-amid-reports-of-depleted-stockpile/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:25:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3796096 Defense Ministry deal with Israel Aerospace Industries will allow 'substantial increase' in production; Katz denies country running low on interceptors in war with Iran

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]]> Amid claims of looming interceptor shortage, experts dismiss alarm over finite defenses https://www.timesofisrael.com/amid-claims-of-looming-interceptor-shortage-experts-dismiss-alarm-over-finite-defenses/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:35:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3779218 Reports of Jerusalem running low on air defense munitions fuel concern, but experts say modern wars inevitably drain stockpiles -- and Israel likely planned for it

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]]> German parliament approves $3.5 billion expansion of Arrow 3 deal with Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/german-parliament-approves-3-5b-expansion-of-arrow-3-deal-with-israel/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 21:46:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3714683&preview=true&preview_id=3714683 Follow-up contract to include interceptors for Israeli-made system, which was recently delivered to Germany as part of earlier $4.6 billion sale

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]]> As Germany rearms, Holocaust-begotten ties with Israel take on increasing importance https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-germany-rearms-holocaust-begotten-ties-with-israel-take-on-increasing-importance/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:55:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3711282 Delivery of Jerusalem's Arrow 3 missile defense system to Berlin marks historic reversal, reflecting growing relationship forged by guilt and anchored today in strategic necessity

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]]> Hosting friendly German leader, Israel looks to put war-battered ties back on track https://www.timesofisrael.com/hosting-friendly-german-leader-israel-looks-to-put-war-battered-ties-back-on-track/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 13:25:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3703700 Arriving days after major Israeli defense sale, German chancellor hopes to restore influence, but unsolved problems in Gaza, West Bank loom large over relationship

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]]> Israel delivers Arrow 3 to Germany, in largest defense export deal ever https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-delivers-arrow-3-to-germany-in-largest-defense-export-deal-ever/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:23:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3703859 Completing $4.6 billion deal, missile defense system being operated by another country for 1st time; ministry chief: 'We Israelis, descendants of Holocaust survivors, want to see Germany strong'

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]]> 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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]]> Denying reports, IDF indicates that it’s not running low on missile interceptors https://www.timesofisrael.com/denying-reports-idf-indicates-that-its-not-running-low-on-missile-interceptors/ Sat, 21 Jun 2025 01:49:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3579815 Military says it's 'prepared and ready to handle any scenario,' as WSJ quotes US official warning Israel's stockpile of Arrow-3s could run out if war continues for several weeks

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]]> Israeli arms sales break record for 4th year in row, reaching $14.8 billion in 2024 https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-arms-sales-break-record-for-4th-year-in-row-reaching-14-8-billion-in-2024/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:09:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3563788&preview=true&preview_id=3563788 Massive exports come despite pressure by foreign governments to cancel deals over Gaza war; air defense systems account for nearly half of sales

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]]> Defense Ministry inks deal with IAI to expand supply of Arrow 3 missile interceptors https://www.timesofisrael.com/defense-ministry-inks-deal-with-iai-to-expand-supply-of-arrow-3-missile-interceptors/ Tue, 24 Dec 2024 19:18:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3446245 Multi-billon shekel deal is to provide more of the interceptors that have proven successful at knocking down incoming ballistic missiles amid spike in attacks from Yemen

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]]> IDF shoots down missile heading to Israel in 1st Houthi attack since Yemen port strike https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-shoots-down-missile-heading-to-israel-in-1st-houthi-attack-since-yemen-port-strike/ Sun, 21 Jul 2024 07:07:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3336240 Long-range Arrow 3 defense system intercepts ballistic missile outside of Israeli airspace; sirens sound in Eilat for fear of falling shrapnel

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]]> Israeli arms sales break record for 3rd year in row, reaching $13 billion in 2023 https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-arms-sales-break-record-for-3rd-year-in-row-reaching-13-billion-in-2023/ Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:00:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3313139&preview=true&preview_id=3313139 Defense Ministry says massive exports come as industries remain committed to Israeli war effort; air defense systems account for more than a third of sales

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