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Arrow anti-missile defense system

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)
June 25, 2026, 11:25 am
Switzerland in talks with Israel, France, South Korea to buy air defense systems
Citing delays in delivery of US-made Patriot batteries, Bern says it is looking to buy additional anti-missile systems amid ‘deteriorating security situation’ in Europe
By AFP and ToI Staff
The US military deploys a THAAD missile defense system in Israel, March 2019. (US Army Europe/File)
May 22, 2026, 2:55 am
US said to fire more interceptors to protect Israel in latest Iran war than Israel did
WaPo report says US fired 300 interceptors, including over half its THAADs, while Israel fired 190; US official says even more would be used if war resumes because Israel has sent some missile defense batteries for maintenance
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
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 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
Israeli air defense systems fire to intercept missiles during an Iranian attack over Tel Aviv, Israel, June 18, 2025. (AP/Leo Correa)
July 17, 2025, 5:51 pm
Israel adds billions to defense spending amid ongoing wars, growing challenges
Finance minister says $12.5 billion supplement to 2025-2026 budget ‘fully covers’ Gaza fighting, plans for other fronts; Katz: Israel must have ‘complete superiority’ over enemies
By Reuters
An Arrow anti-missile system fires an interceptor missile during Israel's 12-day conflict with Iran, in am image cleared for publication on July 1, 2025. (Defense Ministry)
July 1, 2025, 9:37 pm
Israel’s 12-day war with Iran was a test of technological dominance
From drones to missile defense, the military’s multi-domain capabilities reshaped the battlefield against growing threats from the Islamic Republic
By Stav Levaton
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
Israeli air defense systems fire to intercept missiles during an Iranian attack over Tel Aviv, Israel, June 18, 2025. (AP/Leo Correa)
June 18, 2025, 12:03 pm
Israel running low on Arrow interceptors, US burning through its systems too – WSJ
US official says Israel could have to start rationing air defenses by later this week, and ‘the system is already overwhelmed’; Israel has given no indication of shortage
By ToI Staff
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/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
A large fire and plume of smoke is visible in the port city of Hodeida, Yemen, September 29, 2024, after Israeli strikes on the Houthi-controlled city. (AP Photo/ File)
May 11, 2025, 10:38 pm
IDF issues ‘urgent’ evacuation warning for three Houthi-controlled ports in Yemen
No immediate reports of Israeli strikes; military calls for civilians to stay away from ports ‘until further notice’
By Emanuel Fabian
Israelis on Tel Aviv beach run for safety as missile sirens sound, May 9, 2025. A missile fired by the Houthis in Yemen was intercepted beyond Israel's borders. (X screenshot; used in accordance with clause 27a of the copyright law)
May 9, 2025, 6:29 pm
IDF says it shot down Houthi missile that triggered sirens across central Israel
Latest attack since Israeli strikes in Yemen and ceasefire between Iran-backed group and US causes no direct damage or injuries; Katz warns Israel will respond
By Emanuel Fabian
Israeli emergency responders inspect a crater at the site where a projectile fired from Yemen struck, in Tel Aviv early on December 21, 2024. (Jack GUEZ / AFP)
December 21, 2024, 10:26 pm
Several interceptors failed to knock down Houthi missile that hit Tel Aviv — IDF probe
Military says it has already implemented lessons from Air Force, Home Front Command investigations; drone likely also launched by Yemeni rebels shot down over south
By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff
Yemenis brandish rifles and chant slogans against Israel during a rally in the Houthi-controlled capital Sanaa, November 29, 2024. (Mohammed Huwais / AFP)
December 1, 2024, 10:45 am
IDF: Ballistic missile launched by Houthis from Yemen intercepted
Incoming projectile sets off sirens across central Israel; four lightly hurt as they scrambled to reach safe rooms; Iran-backed group takes responsibility
By Emanuel Fabian and Agencies
Illustrative: A projectile is seen in the skies over Israel early September 27, 2024, as the military said it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen using the Arrow long-range air defense system. (X screenshot, used in accordance with clause 27a of the copyright law)
September 27, 2024, 5:57 am
IDF says it shot down missile from Yemen, after sirens sound across central Israel
Surface-to-surface missile intercepted using Arrow 3 air defense system; 17-year-old moderately hurt by car pulling off road amid attack; Houthis take responsibility
By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff
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