Upper-Tier BMD
Arrow 3
Upper-tier ballistic-missile-defense interceptor within the Arrow Weapon System
System Status
Active
Updated 2026-07-29
Arrow 2 (lower-tier complement)
Key Specifications
Range Unavailable
Not published in official English-accessible sources reviewed Altitude Verified
Arrow 3 is described in reviewed official material as an exo-atmospheric interceptor; no normalized maximum altitude is published. Radar Unavailable
Not clearly published in official English material reviewed Interceptors
Arrow 3 interceptor (upper-tier, exo-atmospheric)
Mobility Strategic architecture; launcher and sensor deployment details are not normalized in the reviewed English-language sources.
Operators Verified
Israel operational; Germany in contracted implementation path. Procurement & Transfer Activity
2024-12-24
Israel MOD and IAI signed major deal to expand Arrow 3 interceptor procurement
Verified 2025-03-04
Israel MOD announced a working meeting on the Germany implementation and production path for the Arrow 3 sale
Verified Strengths
- + Strategic upper-tier layer rather than a tactical point-defense system
- + Strong political and deterrence value for national missile-defense postures
- + Tight fit with Israel's broader multi-layer architecture
Limitations
- - Specialized system with sparse user base
- - Many technical details remain intentionally undisclosed
- - Arrow Weapon System material can cover Arrow 2 and Arrow 3; Arrow 2 figures must not be used as Arrow 3 specifications
- - Not designed for the lower-end threat set handled by systems like Iron Dome or NASAMS
Manufacturer
Israel Aerospace Industries (MLM Division) / Boeing
Israel / United States (cooperative program)
Sources
Evidence Labels
Verified Official manufacturer or government source
Reported Credible third-party or think-tank reporting
Unavailable Official sources do not publish this figure