US EditionIsrael approves increased production of Arrow missile interceptors for second time this year
- On Monday, The Ministerial Committee approved a rapid increase in production of Arrow interceptors, marking the second such acceleration in around a year to bolster anti-ballistic missile defense.
- Concerns regarding interceptor stocks surfaced in 2024, intensifying after Israel intercepted around 550 Iranian ballistic missiles during Operation Rising Lion in June 2025.
- Israel Aerospace Industries manufactures the Arrow systems, the primary defense against ballistic missiles from Iran or the Houthis in Yemen, with costs reaching $1.5 million and around $2 million per unit.
- Defence Minister Israel Katz stated the initiative ensures "continued freedom of action and the sustained operational endurance we require" to protect citizens during the ongoing conflict with Iran.
- While initial predictions suggested a shorter conflict, the Defense Ministry faces renewed concerns about potentially exhausting Arrow interceptor supplies during the current war or future engagements.
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Israel says to boost production of Arrow missile interceptors
The agreement with the aerospace industry "will significantly increase the pace of production as well as the amount of interceptors in the Arrow system as part of the preparations for the evolution of the conflict," says the Ministry of Defence.
Israel approves Arrow interceptor production surge amid Iran campaign
The ministerial committee for arms procurement approved the Defense Ministry's plan for a further significant acceleration of Arrow (Israel's long-range ballistic missile defense system) interceptor production at Israel Aerospace Industries, on a broad scale. Defense Minister Israel Katz and Defense Ministry Director General Maj. Gen. (res.) Amir Baram advanced the deal, which is set to be signed shortly and will substantially increase the produ…
Israel approves increased production of Arrow missile interceptors for second time this year
Israel’s ministerial committee approves a rapid increase in Arrow missile interceptor production, aiming to bolster defense amid rising concerns over stock depletion during the ongoing conflict.
Tel Aviv: The Israeli Defense Ministry announced plans Monday to increase production of Arrow interceptor missiles in response to repeated Iranian attacks on the country and its allies. The ministry said the goal is to achieve a significant increase in both the production rate and the strategic stockpile of interceptor missiles. The Arrow 3 system was jointly developed by Israel and the United States and is capable of destroying […]
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