Germany approves $4.3 billion purchase of Israeli missile defense system.
TL;DR
Germany's Bundestag budget committee has approved spending €560 million to start procuring Israel's Arrow-3 air defense system, marking a significant upgrade in the strategic relationship between the two countries. The overall deal is estimated to be around €4 billion ($4.3 billion) in total cost, with today’s budget decision being characterized as an advance payment. The Arrow-3 is the top tier of Israel’s multi-layered air defense system, designed to intercept ballistic missiles and other long-range threats.
- Germany starts funding Israeli Arrow-3 missile defense system procurement Breaking Defense
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- Germany okays $4.3 billion purchase of Israel’s Arrow 3 anti-missile system The Times of Israel
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