The German military says the first elements of the Israeli system – radar, launchers and trained personnel – are now operational and can begin protective operations on a limited scale.
The system, which was procured in Israel, is reportedly a response to the threat posed by Russia and is expected to give Germany, for the first time, the ability to detect and intercept incoming ballistic missiles outside the Earth’s atmosphere.
The German armed forces are investing $4.2bn in the system, which is being deployed outside of Israel for the first time.
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Germany launches initial operations of $4.2bn Israeli Arrow 3 missile system
https://aje.io/z1i7cp?update=4147991The German military says the first elements of the Israeli system – radar, launchers and trained personnel – are now operational and can begin protective operations on a limited scale.
The system, which was procured in Israel, is reportedly a response to the threat posed by Russia and is expected to give Germany, for the first time, the ability to detect and intercept incoming ballistic missiles outside the Earth’s atmosphere.
The German armed forces are investing $4.2bn in the system, which is being deployed outside of Israel for the first time.