Abstract The emergence of the Arrow 4 interceptor, developed jointly by Israel Aerospace Industries and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, constitutes a pivotal escalation in the asymmetric missile defense posture of Israel and its NATO-aligned partners within the Levant and broader Middle East contested theaters. As of February 15, 2026, live trials of the Arrow … Leggi tutto Israel’s Arrow 4 Hypersonic Interceptor – Countering Iranian Maneuverable Re-Entry Vehicles and Regional Proliferation in Contested Middle East Theaters 2026