The Israeli Air Defense Forces reported that interceptor missiles were launched at two unidentified objects seen in the sky over the Red Sea, according to a Telegram channel linked to the Army press service.
In the report, it is stated that a short time earlier interceptors were deployed against two suspicious aerial targets in the Red Sea region.
The statement also notes that the incident has been resolved and does not indicate any ongoing threat at the moment.
The army added that it is assessing whether the objects might have been a deceptive or fake identity designed to mislead observers or observers in the area.
Earlier coverage indicated that Israel had entered into a contract with Germany valued at about 3.6 billion dollars for the sale of the Arrow 3 air defense system. Debates about the potential transfer of Arrow 3 to Germany and Israel had already surfaced in April 2023, with subsequent indications in September that the agreement had been finalized. The Arrow 3 system is capable of intercepting ballistic missiles outside the atmosphere, reaching altitudes up to 100 kilometers and extending its reach to distances around 2,400 kilometers.
Israel has reportedly deployed the Arrow 3 system in combat scenarios and, for the first time, used it to intercept a ballistic missile, marking a notable moment in the deployment of this advanced defense asset [Citation: Army press service via Telegram channel].