By Alimat Aliyeva
Germany’s Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday that the
country’s armed forces have achieved initial operational capability
with the Arrow-3 air defense system at Holzdorf Air Base in eastern
Germany, Azernews reports, citing foreign
media.
“With the new Arrow system, we are strengthening our air defense
by adding a crucial outer layer,” said German Defense Minister
Boris Pistorius in a statement.
The deployment at Holzdorf marks the first time Germany has
acquired the ability to provide early warning and protection for
its population and critical infrastructure against long-range
ballistic missiles, the ministry added.
The Arrow-3 system, developed by Israel in collaboration with
the United States, was acquired by Germany under a 2023 procurement
contract. The missile defense system is capable of intercepting
threats at high altitudes and long ranges, significantly enhancing
Germany’s strategic defensive posture. Experts note that this move
positions Germany alongside a select group of nations with advanced
ballistic missile interception capabilities, reinforcing NATO’s
broader missile defense network.
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