The “Arrow 3” agreement between Germany and Israel is expected to move forward.
The billion-dollar agreement may move forward with the USA’s blessing because Israel is permitted to give Germany its “Arrow 3” missile defense system. This is a “historic decision” for the nation.
Israel will sell Germany its “Arrow 3” missile defense system, which is the largest military deal in Israeli history. With the US government’s acceptance of the $1 billion contract, there is no longer any obstacle to the sale. It has been dubbed a “historic decision” by the Israeli media. During a recent cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also shared his views on the subject, saying, “As I have told leaders of the world and Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Israel, the Jewish state, will not allow another Holocaust.” The debates over sending “Arrow 3” to Germany also reflect this transformation for the Israeli people. “During the Holocaust, Nazi Germany offered no protection to Jews. 80 years later, Back then, we were unable to protect ourselves; today, we are assisting others in doing so. What an amazing twist of fate.
It has been dubbed a “historic decision” by the Israeli media. During a recent cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also shared his views on the subject, saying, “As I have told leaders of the world and Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Israel, the Jewish state, will not allow another Holocaust.” The debates over sending “Arrow 3” to Germany also reflect this transformation for the Israeli people. “During the Holocaust, Nazi Germany offered no protection to Jews. Germany wants to purchase defensive equipment from the Jewish state 80 years later. Back then, we were unable to protect ourselves; today, we are assisting others in doing so. What an amazing twist of fate.
Yoav Gallant, Israel’s defense minister, expressed his happiness with the Washington decision in a statement. The US government’s approval of the “Arrow 3” missile defense system’s delivery is evidence of its confidence in the Israeli military sector’s superior capabilities. Gallant stressed how important this choice is and how it will benefit Israel’s economy and military prowess.
The German Federal Government and the German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) were ultimately persuaded by “Arrow 3″‘s capabilities. In an interview with Israeli television, General Ingo Gerhartz, the Chief of Staff of the German Air Force, underscored this: “The system has immense capability. Additionally, there is a long-range missile threat. The choice of “Arrow 3” was selected after considering numerous systems.
The “Special Asset Bundeswehr,” which was founded up after the start of the conflict in Ukraine, is supposed to pay for the system’s approximately four billion euro cost. The use of “Arrow 3” is not restricted to Germany, though. It is meant to be a part of NATO’s missile defense system. It’s anticipated that participants will include nations like Poland, Romania, and the Baltic States.
This is one of the factors that made American approval important. Boeing, a US aerospace and defense company, worked on the development of “Arrow 3” alongside Israeli defense firms.
By the end of 2025, “Arrow 3” is expected to be fully operational.