by Lilach Shoval
Defense Ministry says trial, conducted early Tuesday morning in central Israel, marks an "important milestone in Israel's operational capabilities when it comes to countering future and current threats" • System tested as tensions with Iran run high.
The Defense Ministry conducted an Arrow-3 interceptor test
launch on Tuesday|
Photo: Defense Ministry Spokesperson
Israel and the U.S. successfully tested the Arrow 3 long-range missile interceptor system early Tuesday morning.
During the test, the Arrow 3's radar
successfully identified a target. The data was then relayed to the
command center, which launched the interceptor, which engaged the
target.
Arrow 3 is designed to intercept ballistic missiles outside the atmosphere.
Arrow 3 comprises part of Israel's
multitiered air defenses, which include Iron Dome, which is designed to
intercept and destroy short-range rockets and artillery shells; David's
Sling, which counters medium- to long-range rockets and missiles; and
the Arrow 2 short- and medium-range ballistic missile interceptor.
The test was carried out at 6:44 a.m. at an
IDF base in central Israel. Representatives from the Defense Ministry's
Homa Directorate, which oversees the development of Israel's missile
defenses; Israel Aerospace Industries, the Israeli Air Force and the
U.S. Missile Defense Agency were present.
Although the test had been scheduled in advance, it coincided with heightened tensions in the north.
On Sunday, after Israeli aircraft hit
Iranian assets in Damascus, Iran fired a missile toward Israeli
territory. The missile, which targeted the Golan Heights, was
intercepted by Iron Dome.
Several hours later, Israel announced that
it had attacked additional Iranian targets in Syria in retaliation for
the missile attack.
Lilach Shoval
Source: http://www.israelhayom.com/2019/01/22/israel-us-report-successful-test-of-arrow-3-missile-defense-system/
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