IAI moves up Arrow-3 test

Israel Aerospace Industries speed up development of ballistic missile defense system; first full-scale test to see Arrow launched at target simulating long-range missile fired at Israel

Arie Egozi

6/8/2012

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced Monday that it will soon hold the first full-scale test fire for the Arrow-3 missile.

The test-fire will see the Arrow launched at a target simulating an advanced long-range ballistic missile, similar to advanced projectiles whose interception is more complex.

As previously reported by IsraelDefense, IAI has accelerated the development of the Arrow-3 ballistic missile defense system, partially with the help of US funding.

Arrow-3 is meant to intercept long-range missiles, even those carrying unconventional warheads. Today, two Arrow-2 missile batteries are protecting Israel against ballistic missiles.

The first Arrow-3 test-fire was held in 2011. Arrow-3 batteries are meant to be deployed alongside Arrow-2 batteries, and each will be employed according to a potential threat against Israel.

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