Israel signs biggest defence deal with Germany

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant yesterday signed the biggest defence deal for the sale of Israel’s Arrow-3 long-range anti-ballistic missile system to Germany.

Officials from both countries signed an agreement committing a $600 million down payment to start the project. Initial deliveries are expected in 2025 and full operation by 2030.

With two simple signatures, today we made history. Honored to visit Berlin and join my friend and counterpart, Minister Boris Pistorius in giving the green light to the “Arrow-3 for Germany” agreement.” Israel and Germany are true partners. @BMVg_Bundeswehr pic.twitter.com/pzm9LVqs8q

— יואב גלנט – Yoav Gallant (@yoavgallant) September 28, 2023

A reception ceremony was held for Gallant at the German Ministry of Defence in Berlin.

Gallant said that the $3.5 billion sale of the system is the biggest agreement to date between the two states.

Taking to X, formerly Twitter, Gallant added: “Today we made history. Honored to visit Berlin and join my friend and counterpart, Minister Boris Pistorius in giving the green light to the “Arrow-3 for Germany” agreement.” Israel and Germany are true partners.”

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