Israel Plans to Significantly Increase Production of "Arrow" Interceptors

According to a report by Reference News Network on April 8, the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced on April 6 that due to repeated attacks by Iran on Israel and its allies, Israel plans to significantly increase the production of the "Arrow" missile defense interceptors.

The department stated that this move aims to significantly enhance the production speed of the interceptors and expand the reserve scale.

The "Arrow"-3 missile defense system, jointly developed by Israel and the United States, can destroy enemy missiles through direct collision outside the atmosphere, at the edge of space.

The Israeli Ministry of Defense stated that during the current round of conflict, the system has successfully intercepted multiple ballistic missiles from Iran and Yemen, fully demonstrating its combat capabilities.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz denied reports of a shortage of interceptors, stating: "Israel has sufficient interceptors to protect its citizens, and this increase in production aims to ensure our required freedom of action and sustained combat capability."

Katz also stated: "Israel is prepared for long-term operations and will continuously enhance its defensive and offensive capabilities during the conflict."

According to the Jerusalem Post, the cost of one "Arrow" interceptor ranges from $2 million to $3 million, with a production cycle lasting several months. (Translated by Liu Zongya)