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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
Israeli Air Force fighter jets prepare to head out for strikes in Iran, early October 26, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)
December 23, 2024, 5:19 am
Amid IDF rethink, some see air-launched missile doctrine moving to more solid ground
The air force has long promoted versatile missile systems fired from jets, but critics say new threats require a shift to ground-based arms that are faster and more cost-effective
By Tal Schneider
An Arrow 2 interceptor missile is fired at an incoming target in a live-fire test on August 12, 2020. (Defense Ministry)
August 13, 2020, 2:58 am
Israel, US test upgraded Arrow 2 missile, capable of intercepting incoming nukes
Weapon to defend against long-range projectiles shoots down target off Israeli coast in ‘perfect’ simulation, Defense Ministry says
By Judah Ari Gross and ToI Staff
A test launch of the Arrow 3 missile defense system released by the Defense Ministry on July 28, 2019. (Defense Ministry)
July 28, 2019, 12:53 pm
Israel, US say they’ve conducted successful test of Arrow 3 in Alaska
Netanyahu lauds joint operation, saying system successfully intercepted ballistic missiles in space ‘at unprecedented altitudes and speeds’
By Jacob Magid
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)
January 22, 2019, 8:56 am
Israel, US test-fire Arrow 3 missile, declare trial a success
Calling test a ‘milestone’ in development of Israel’s self-defense, ministry says interceptor locked onto incoming dummy missile, fully destroyed it
By Judah Ari Gross
Illustrative: The Arrow 3 missile is launched from Palmachim air base in central Israel on December 10, 2015. (Defense Ministry)
July 5, 2018, 10:37 am
Test missile blasts off from coastal air force base
Defense Ministry says launch of unidentified projectile was a planned trial
By Stuart Winer and ToI Staff
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