In a significant boost to European and Middle Eastern defense collaboration, Israel and Germany have formalized an expansion of their partnership on the Arrow air defense system. The contract, valued at $3.1 billion, underscores a mutual commitment to enhance aerial protection capabilities against evolving missile threats. This latest agreement not only deepens Germany’s investment in Israel’s indigenous defense technology but also ensures an integrated approach to missile interception, combining cutting-edge radar, interceptor missiles, and command systems customized for the German Air Force.

The contract expansion includes critical upgrades aimed at improving intercept accuracy and range. Key elements of the deal reportedly cover:

  • Deployment of new Arrow 3 interceptors designed for high-altitude…