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Shmuel Ben Ezra. (Elisha Grosberg/GPO)
May 31, 2026, 9:02 pm
Netanyahu taps Shmuel Ben Ezra, Arrow 3 innovator, as national security adviser
Crucial role has only been filled in a temporary capacity since October, when Tzachi Hanegbi was ousted over reported disagreements with the PM
By ToI Staff
Interceptor missiles are fired at Iranian ballistic missiles over central Israel, March 9, 2026. (Yossi Aloni/Flash90)
May 11, 2026, 6:36 pm
Israel not short of missile interceptors, insists chair of Rafael defense firm
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
By Stav Levaton, Reuters and ToI Staff
This image issued by the Defense Ministry on February 11, 2026, shows the David's Sling air defense system during a recent test. (Defense Ministry)
April 26, 2026, 2:09 am
Report: Government refused to boost funding for interceptor missiles, even after 2024 Iranian attacks
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
By Stav Levaton and Emanuel Fabian
This image released by the Defense Ministry on July 17, 2025, shows an Arrow air defense system launching a missile during the Israel-Iran war in June. (Defense Ministry)
April 6, 2026, 3:25 pm
Israel ramps up Arrow interceptor production amid reports of depleted stockpile
Defense Ministry deal with Israel Aerospace Industries will allow ‘substantial increase’ in production; Katz denies country running low on interceptors in war with Iran
By Lazar Berman and Agencies
An Israeli missile defense system fires interceptors at missiles fired from Iran, as seen over central Israel, March 9, 2026. (Yossi Aloni/Flash90)
March 18, 2026, 10:35 pm
Amid claims of looming interceptor shortage, experts dismiss alarm over finite defenses
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
By Stav Levaton
German soldiers play in a military brass band in front of the Arrow 3 shield system during an event of the German Air Force to declare the Initial Operating Capability for the Arrow Weapon System for Germany at the Annaburger Heide Air Base in Schoenewalde/Holzdorf, eastern Germany, December 3, 2025 (Ralf Hirschberger/AFP)
December 17, 2025, 11:46 pm
German parliament approves $3.5 billion expansion of Arrow 3 deal with Israel
Follow-up contract to include interceptors for Israeli-made system, which was recently delivered to Germany as part of earlier $4.6 billion sale
By Emanuel Fabian
The flags of Israel and Germany fly in front of the Arrow 3 missile defense system and a radar dome during an event of the German Air Force at the Holzdorf Air Base, eastern Germany, on December 3, 2025. (RALF HIRSCHBERGER / AFP)
December 16, 2025, 11:55 pm
As Germany rearms, Holocaust-begotten ties with Israel take on increasing importance
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
By Stav Levaton
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, meets Germany's then-opposition leader, now Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, February 12, 2024. (Kobi Gideon / GPO)
December 6, 2025, 3:25 pm
Hosting friendly German leader, Israel looks to put war-battered ties back on track
Arriving days after major Israeli defense sale, German chancellor hopes to restore influence, but unsolved problems in Gaza, West Bank loom large over relationship
By Nava Freiberg and Joshua Schultheis
The flags of Israel and Germany fly in front of the Arrow 3 missile defense system and a radar dome during an event of the German Air Force at the Holzdorf Air Base, eastern Germany, on December 3, 2025. (RALF HIRSCHBERGER / AFP)
December 3, 2025, 5:23 pm
Israel delivers Arrow 3 to Germany, in largest defense export deal ever
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’
By Emanuel Fabian
Illustrative: Israeli Air Force soldiers pose in front of an Arrow air defense system battery, in a photo issued by the IDF on June 26, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
July 9, 2025, 1:33 pm
7 soldiers from Arrow unit detained for alleged abuse of junior troops
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’
By Emanuel Fabian
Israeli air defenses fire intercept missiles during an Iranian attack over Tel Aviv, early June 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)
June 21, 2025, 4:49 am
Denying reports, IDF indicates that it’s not running low on missile interceptors
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
By Emanuel Fabian
Illustrative: A man walks past the empty stand of Israel Aerospace Industries with an empty Rafael stand seen at the Dubai Air Show in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Jon Gambrell)
June 4, 2025, 1:09 pm
Israeli arms sales break record for 4th year in row, reaching $14.8 billion in 2024
Massive exports come despite pressure by foreign governments to cancel deals over Gaza war; air defense systems account for nearly half of sales
By Emanuel Fabian
Illustrative: Two Arrow 3 interceptors are launched during a test of the missile defense system on January 18, 2022. (Defense Ministry)
December 24, 2024, 9:18 pm
Defense Ministry inks deal with IAI to expand supply of Arrow 3 missile interceptors
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
By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff
An interceptor is fired over southern Israel toward a missile launched by Yemen's Houthis, July 21, 2024 (Screen grab/Twitter used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
July 21, 2024, 10:07 am
IDF shoots down missile heading to Israel in 1st Houthi attack since Yemen port strike
Long-range Arrow 3 defense system intercepts ballistic missile outside of Israeli airspace; sirens sound in Eilat for fear of falling shrapnel
By Emanuel Fabian
The Arrow air defense system is seen in a video published by the Defense Ministry on November 13, 2023. (Defense Ministry)
June 17, 2024, 12:00 pm
Israeli arms sales break record for 3rd year in row, reaching $13 billion in 2023
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
By Emanuel Fabian
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