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Germany Launches First Missile Shield by December 2025

12/2/2025

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Germany's first missile shield, based on the Israeli-American Arrow 3 system, will begin operations December 3, 2025, near Berlin.
A 2023 defense procurement decision funded three missile batteries at around $4 billion for the European Sky Shield Initiative, which includes 24 member states.
The activation marks the first deployment of Arrow 3 outside Israel.
Germany's move reflects a commitment to strengthening its defense posture amid geopolitical tensions.

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Germany's first missile shield, based on the Israeli-American Arrow 3 system, will begin operations December 3, 2025, near Berlin.
A 2023 defense procurement decision funded three missile batteries at around $4 billion for the European Sky Shield Initiative, which includes 24 member states.
The activation marks the first deployment of Arrow 3 outside Israel.
Germany's move reflects a commitment to strengthening its defense posture amid geopolitical tensions.