Israel says Arrow 3 missile shield aces test, hitting target in space

Israel says Arrow 3 missile shield aces test, hitting target in space

"...Israel's upgraded Arrow ballistic missile shield passed a full interception test on Thursday, hitting a target in space meant to simulate the trajectory of the long-range weapons..."

Reference: www.reuters.com .

Israel is ready to conduct the first test of the Arrow 3 missile defense system

Israel to test next-generation missile defense system

"..."The initial trial of the advanced Arrow 3 will be performed in the near future to confirm the interceptor's effectiveness," Itzhak Kaya, head of the Arrow Missile Program at Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), said in a military and aviation exhibition Thursday near Tel Aviv. ..."

Reference: twocircles.net .

Israel fears US budget cuts may hurt missile defense

Israel fears US budget cuts may hurt missile defense
"...The new missile, which is in its development stages in an Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) factory, should also be able to intercept ballistic missiles in heights of more than 100 kilometers (i.e. outside the atmosphere)...."
Reference: www.ynetnews.com

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