Israel Successfully Executes First Arrow-3 Operational Intercept

Israel successfully intercepted a long-range ballistic missile over the Red Sea region using the Arrow 3 air defense system, marking the first operational success since its introduction in 2017. The missile was launched from Yemen by the Houthis, who sought to distract Israel from its war efforts in Gaza. The Arrow 3 system is a joint development between Israel and the US, and Israel recently announced a $3.5 billion deal to sell the system to Germany.