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Germany Invests $3.1 Billion in Israeli Arrow 3 Defense

12/20/2025

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The Bundestag approved a $3.1 billion expansion of the Arrow 3 deal with Israel.
The expansion lifts total to about $6.7 billion and boosts Germany’s air defense.
Germany became the first European nation to deploy the Arrow 3 system.
The Arrow 3 system was developed by Israel Aerospace Industries and U.S. Missile Defense Agency.
Defense Minister Israel Katz said the deal reflects Germany’s trust in Israel’s capabilities.

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The Bundestag approved a $3.1 billion expansion of the Arrow 3 deal with Israel.
The expansion lifts total to about $6.7 billion and boosts Germany’s air defense.
Germany became the first European nation to deploy the Arrow 3 system.
The Arrow 3 system was developed by Israel Aerospace Industries and U.S. Missile Defense Agency.
Defense Minister Israel Katz said the deal reflects Germany’s trust in Israel’s capabilities.