Germany's Largest Arms Deal with Israel
Germany procured Arrow 3 after Russia's 2022 Ukraine invasion.
Germany amended constitution to fund defense and canceled arms embargo by Merz.
Agreement signed 10 days before Oct 7, 2025, with IAI delivering on schedule.
Germany will station Arrow 3 at Holzdorf Air Base, 40 km south of Berlin.
System will operationalize Wednesday, joining US and Israel.
IAI predicts growing demand as Germany sets European defense standard.
US investment and two additional components required by 2030.
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