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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 363

Arrow 3

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
Left: F-35i fighter jets are seen at the Nevatim Airbase in southern Israel, in an undated handout photo. An Iranian ballistic missile shortly before impact in southern Israel, early April 14, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces; Screenshot: X)
April 14, 2024, 5:05 pm
How Israel foiled Iran’s ballistic missiles as they headed to an F-35 airbase
Sirens rang out and explosions heard nationwide as Arrow system knocked down projectiles, some in space; drones and cruise missiles all intercepted at earlier stage
By Emanuel Fabian
The scene of a blast in Eilat caused by a drone of unknown origin, November 9, 2023. (Courtesy)
November 9, 2023, 6:23 pm
Arrow intercepts missile headed to Eilat; drone of unclear origin hits school in city
Five treated for anxiety, one for smoke inhalation after UAV explodes in the southern city; 40 students were in the basement of the building
By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff
Illustrative: Two Arrow 3 interceptors are launched during a test of the missile defense system on January 18, 2022. (Defense Ministry)
October 1, 2023, 2:21 pm
Daily Briefing Oct. 1: How ‘Jewish space missiles’ will soon protect Germany’s skies
Political reporter Carrie Keller-Lynn files from Berlin; legal reporter Jeremy Sharon on Thursday’s recusal hearing; Arab affairs reporter Gianluca Pacchiani on Wednesday’s massacre
By ToI Staff
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (R) and his German counterpart Boris Pistorius inspect an honor guard before signing a declaration of Intent on the Arrow 3 missile defense system, at the German defense ministry in Berlin on September 28, 2023. (Tobias Schwarz/AFP)
September 28, 2023, 5:06 pm
Germany signs nearly €4 billion deal for Israel’s Arrow 3 missile defense system
Biggest-ever Israeli defense sale expected to be finalized next month, but signing Thursday kicks off manufacturing of batteries set to form top layer of European Sky Shield plan
By Carrie Keller-Lynn
Illustrative: The Arrow 3 missile is launched from Palmachim air base in central Israel on December 10, 2015. (Defense Ministry)
September 26, 2023, 6:02 pm
Gallant heads to Berlin to sign $3.5 billion Arrow 3 air defense deal
Israel’s largest-ever defense contract was okayed in August by the US, which partnered with Israel Aerospace Industries to produce the anti-ballistic missile system
By Carrie Keller-Lynn
An image of Israel and the US's test launch of the Arrow 3 missile defense system on July 28, 2019. (Defense Ministry)
August 17, 2023, 8:37 am
In its biggest defense deal, Israel gets US okay for $3.5b sale of Arrow 3 to Germany
Sale of anti-missile system will the largest in Israeli history, with Berlin expecting delivery of long-range interceptor in Q4 2025
By Emanuel Fabian
An image of Israel and the US's test launch of the Arrow 3 missile defense system on July 28, 2019. (Defense Ministry)
July 5, 2023, 8:58 am
Switzerland, Austria to join European air defense project using Israel’s Arrow 3
Neutral, non-NATO members say their participation in Sky Shield Initiative, created in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, won’t entail involvement in armed conflict
By AP
French President Emmanuel Macron gestures by a model of RISE Safran motor at the International Paris Air Show at the Paris Le Bourget airport, Monday, June 19, 2023. (Ludovic Marin, Pool via AP)
June 20, 2023, 6:54 am
Macron urges Europe to build own air defense, not rely on US-Israeli system
French leader warns against buying arms ‘off the shelf’ for a continent-wide missile umbrella after German purchase of Arrow 3 from Israel for Sky Shield Initiative
By AP
File: Israeli soldiers walk near an Iron Dome defense system (L), a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, the MIM-104 Patriot (C), and an anti-ballistic missile the Arrow 3 (R) during Juniper Cobra's joint exercise press briefing at Hatzor Air Base in central Israel, on February 25, 2016. (GIL COHEN-MAGEN/AFP)
June 14, 2023, 9:42 pm
Germany okays $4.3 billion purchase of Israel’s Arrow 3 anti-missile system
Long-range interceptor can shoot down missiles above atmosphere, help protect European neighbors; decision to expand capabilities made in wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
By Peter WUETHERICH
Israel and the United States carry out a successful test of their advanced Arrow 3 missile defense system on January 22, 2019. (Missile Defense Organization/Defense Ministry)
June 10, 2023, 4:24 pm
Germany advancing planned purchase of Israel’s Arrow 3 for $4.3 billion — report
German lawmakers asked to release advance payments to secure deal with Israel for long-range missile defense system
By Emanuel Fabian
An image of Israel and the US's test launch of the Arrow 3 missile defense system on July 28, 2019. (Defense Ministry)
April 20, 2023, 4:15 pm
Israel holding advanced talks with Germany on sale of Arrow 3
Export of long-range missile defense system requires Washington’s approval due to US involvement in its development
By Emanuel Fabian
Illustrative: Two Arrow 3 interceptors are launched during a test of the missile defense system on January 18, 2022. (Defense Ministry)
March 27, 2022, 3:55 pm
Germany mulls purchasing Israel’s Arrow 3 anti-missile shield
Move comes amid jitters over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; $2.2 billion system could provide cover for neighbors too
By AFP and ToI Staff
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (Republican-Alabama) discussing opportunities between the Us and Israel with Heather Johnston and Ari Sacher in his office in Washington in 2021 (courtesy)
January 7, 2022, 8:40 pm
From Iron Dome to supply chains, US Christian group quietly shaping US-Israel ties
After bringing House leaders to the West Bank and securing missile defense funding, the Alabama-based USIEA sees Abraham Accords countries replacing China as pharma suppliers
By Lazar Berman
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