Israel achieves milestone in Arrow 3 missile defence system deal with Germany

Israel and Germany launch preparations for the delivery of the Arrow 3 system to the German armed forces in the coming months.

The Ministries of Defence of Israel and Germany have commenced formal preparations for the delivery of the Arrow 3 missile defence system to the German military, marking a key step forward in the largest defence export agreement in Israel’s history.

A high-level coordination meeting was recently held in Germany, led by Moshe Patel, Head of the Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) within the Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D) at the Israeli Ministry of Defense; Colonel Carsten Koepper, Head of the Arrow 3 Program for Germany; and Yaakov Galifat, General Manager of the MLM Division at Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).

The session was attended by senior representatives from key Israeli and German defence industries involved in the program, including IAI’s MLM Division, ELTA, Elbit Systems, and the German companies IABG and MBDA.

Developed jointly by Israel and the United States, the Arrow weapon system, comprising the Arrow 2 and Arrow 3 interceptors, is designed to intercept long-range ballistic missiles outside Earth’s atmosphere. The system has proven its operational effectiveness during missile attacks on April 14 and October 1, 2024, and continues to protect Israel today, intercepting numerous threats launched from Yemen by Iranian-backed Houthi militants.

The IMDO continues to spearhead the development and production of Israel’s multi-layered missile defence architecture, while actively promoting international cooperation in advanced defence technologies and supporting the global reach of Israeli defence industries.