Israel said Wednesday that Germany’s parliament has approved an expansion of its purchase of the Arrow 3 missile defense system, adding $3.1 billion to the agreement and raising the total value to more than $6.7 billion — Israel’s largest‑ever defense export.
The expanded deal will significantly increase production of Arrow 3 interceptors and launchers for Germany, Israeli Defense Ministry Director General Amir Baram said, adding it would strengthen Germany’s air defense capabilities.
Israel and Germany signed the original $3.6 billion agreement in 2023 under the European Sky Shield Initiative, aimed at building a multi‑layered missile defense system across Europe. Final signing of the expansion is expected Thursday in Germany.
The ministry said Arrow 3 has proven its effectiveness during Israel’s current multi‑front war, citing dozens of successful interceptions. The system, designed to intercept long‑range ballistic missiles outside the atmosphere, is part of Israel’s layered defense network alongside Iron Dome and David’s Sling.
Arrow 3 was jointly developed by Israel’s Missile Defense Organization, the U.S. Missile Defense Agency and Israel Aerospace Industries, the project’s main contractor.