Germany has officially received the first operational Arrow 3 air defense system from Israel in a historic delivery that marks the largest defense export deal in Israeli history. The $4 billion contract, finalized in late 2023, represents a significant milestone in Israel-Germany defense cooperation. Arrow 3, produced by Israel Aerospace Industries, is the uppermost layer of Israel’s three-part air defense architecture and has demonstrated exceptional performance intercepting ballistic missiles during recent regional conflicts. The system’s successful deployment to Germany underscores growing international demand for advanced air defense capabilities amid escalating ballistic missile threats.