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Israel U.S. Test Arrow Defense; Germany Orders $6.5B Systems

8/10/2026

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Israel and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency conducted a test launch of Arrow missile-defense system in Israel in the week of August 2026, advancing a program to upgrade Israel’s ballistic-missile shield.
Defence Minister Israel Katz and IMDO Director Moshe Patel said the test proved strength and incorporated recent combat lessons and new technology.
Germany has bought Arrow systems in two deals worth $6.5 billion, while India and South Korea purchased components.

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Israel and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency conducted a test launch of Arrow missile-defense system in Israel in the week of August 2026, advancing a program to upgrade Israel’s ballistic-missile shield.
Defence Minister Israel Katz and IMDO Director Moshe Patel said the test proved strength and incorporated recent combat lessons and new technology.
Germany has bought Arrow systems in two deals worth $6.5 billion, while India and South Korea purchased components.