ARROW-3 SYSTEMS

 

Israel and the United States have successfully carried out tests of a ballistic missile interceptor in Alaska.

• The Arrow system is partly financed by the United States.
• It was developed and produced by Israeli Aerospace Industries in partnership with Boeing.

 

Features

• Arrow-3 is intended to serve as Israel’s highest-altitude missile interception system.
• Systems for intercepting incoming missiles at lower altitudes also exist.
• It provides exo-atmospheric interception of ballistic missiles, including intercontinental ballistic missiles carrying nuclear, chemical, biological or conventional warheads.
• With divert motor capability, its kill vehicle can switch directions dramatically, allowing it to pivot to see approaching satellites.
• The missile may have a reported flight range of up to 2,400 km.

 

Background

• Since 2015, Israel’s main enemy Iran has continued developing and testing ballistic missiles which it says are for defensive purposes only.
• Israel has the most powerful military in the Middle East and is widely considered to be its sole nuclear-armed power, though it has never acknowledged the capability.

 

Outcomes

The tests come with tensions high between the United States and Iran.

 

Source: Business Standard

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