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Jerusalem Increases Defense Capabilities Against Ballistic Threats
Israel has announced a significant increase in the production of Arrow interceptors, its highest tier of air defense, in response to an evolving campaign against Iranian ballistic threats. The move is designed to ensure continued freedom of action and sustained operational endurance, according to Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz. The Arrow system, developed in cooperation with the US Missile Defense Agency, has proven its capabilities in recent conflicts, successfully intercepting numerous ballistic missiles. The production boost is part of Israel’s multi-layered defense strategy, which also includes David’s Sling and Iron Dome systems. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.