Germany mulls purchase of Israel’s Arrow 3 anti-ballistic missile system

The Arrow 3 missile defense system that was delivered to the Israeli Air Force on January 18, 2017. (Defense Ministry)
The Arrow 3 missile defense system that was delivered to the Israeli Air Force on January 18, 2017. (Defense Ministry)

Germany is considering purchasing Israel’s Arrow 3 anti-ballistic missile system to defend against the threat of Russian missiles, German daily Bild reports.

Social Democratic Party MP Andreas Schwarz, who sits on the Bundestag’s budget committee, confirms Berlin’s interest in the missile defense system, telling the newspaper it’s a “good solution” and noting that Arrow 3’s powerful radar systems could help in defending neighboring countries.

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