Israel’s Latest Military Tech: Tested in Gaza, Wanted by the West

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1. Officials from countries including Germany, Norway and the U.K. flocked to a conference sponsored by the Israeli Defense Ministry this week that showcased battlefield technology tested in the furnace of Israel’s military campaigns, including in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran.

   European interest in advancements in military hardware comes amid a push by the continent to rearm in the face of Russian aggression—and despite concerns among some countries represented at the event over Israel’s prosecution of the war in Gaza.

   On Wednesday, an Arrow 3 air-defense system that Germany purchased from Israel for about $4 billion became fully operational, becoming the first Arrow system to be deployed outside of Israel and the U.S., both countries said. It was the largest arms deal in Israel’s history.

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