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Germany to Increase Arrow 3 Interceptor and Launcher Deal with Israel
Germany's missile defense budget now exceeds $6.7 billion after adding interceptors and launchers to counter rising European geopolitical tensions, officials said.
- Yesterday, Germany's Bundestag approved an additional $3.1 billion for Arrow 3 procurement, Israel’s Ministry of Defense announced, marking the latest expansion of Germany’s missile-defense purchases.
- Amid growing European tension, German officials and Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul warned of intelligence suggesting Moscow may prepare an attack and cited recent cyberattack accusations.
- The ministries agreed to significantly increase production rates of Arrow 3 interceptors and launchers for Germany, including launch systems, ammunition and radar.
- Included in a broader Bundestag package, the 103 new defense projects carry a �83 billion price tag, while an agency spokeswoman said funding for Arrow-3 is classified.
- Germany received its first Arrow 3 system on December 3, the first foreign country with independent access, and more systems are expected in the coming months.
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