OVERVIEW
The Arrow 3 interceptor is part of the Arrow Weapon System (AWS), the world’s first operational, national, stand-alone Anti-Tactical Ballistic Missile (ATBM) defence system. Based on the uniquely effective Arrow 2 and Arrow 3 interceptors, the modular air defence system detects, tracks, intercepts, and destroys incoming tactical ballistic missiles (TBMs) carrying a range of warheads over a large footprint, thereby protecting strategic assets and population centers.
Innovative Interceptor Design
The innovative Arrow 3 interceptor is designed to intercept and destroy the newest, longer-range threats, especially those carrying weapons of mass destruction.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Two-stage interceptor
- Hit-to-kill warhead
- Compact and innovative design
- Very large defended area
- High lethality against all types of TBMs and warheads
- Outstanding maneuverability and divert capability
- State-of-the-art long-range acquisition high-resolution EO sensor
- Very large battle space
- Two solid propulsion stages: booster and sustainer
- Very short reaction time
Values & Benefits
Arrow 3 integrates seamlessly into the Arrow Weapon System (AWS), complementing the current and future blocks of the Arrow 2 interceptor and enabling upper-tier multiple engagement opportunities.
The Arrow Anti Ballistic Missile defence System is operational and combat-proven. It has successfully intercepted and destroyed dozens of incoming ballistic missiles during the “Iron Swords” War (2023–2024), protecting Israel’s skies and population.
An exo-atmospheric interceptor for long-range threat engagement, providing an upper-tier defence system with a large kinematic envelope and short time-of-flight, enabling a large number of interception opportunities.
Multi-tier defence achieved tighter with the current Arrow Weapon System (AWS) reaches near zero-leakage-rate.
Low LCC.
