Dossier
Arrow 3
Coverage of Arrow 3 in the Nexus archive.
- Israel's top air defense is getting a more intense workout than its missile chief ever imagined
Israel's Arrow air defense system has engaged hundreds of Iranian ballistic missiles over the past three years, achieving an over 90% interception rate. The system, developed by Israel Aerospace Industries and Boeing, includes Arrow 2 and Arrow 3 interceptors, with plans to accelerate production of next-generation models like Arrow 4 and 5.
- Netanyahu taps Shmuel Ben Ezra, Arrow 3 innovator, as national security adviser
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has appointed Shmuel Ben Ezra, an innovator in the Arrow 3 missile defense system, as the new national security adviser. The role had been temporarily filled since October when Tzachi Hanegbi was removed due to disagreements with Netanyahu.