Germany has officially integrated the Arrow 3 ballistic missile defense system into its armed forces, marking its first use outside Israel and signifying a major shift in defense cooperation.The Arrow 3, developed jointly by Israel and the United States, strengthens national and European air defenses under the European Sky Shield initiative, with further deployments planned and a project cost estimated at €3.8 billion.Defense Minister Boris Pistorius emphasized the system’s strategic advantage, referencing its effectiveness against threats and the historical significance of now relying on Israeli technology 80 years after World War II.