Israel’s Arrow defense systems helped thwart Iran’s massive missile and drone attack last month, and a number of countries are now interested in purchasing the technology, says the developer’s chief executive.
Iran’s overnight attack between April 13 and 14, repelled by Israel’s multi-tiered defense shield with the help from allies, included more than 100 ballistic missiles.
The Arrow system, according to the Air Force, “carried out the main part” in their interception.
That success immediately drummed up global interest, says Boaz Levy, CEO at state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the project’s main contractor.
The US is a partner in the Arrow project and Boeing is involved in its production.
“A number of countries have approached us asking for information,” Levy tells Reuters. “I’m very optimistic that there will be more deals for the Arrow system, especially after the very special demonstration we did.”
He declines to name any of the countries since talks are in the early stages.
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