During the experiment, the "Arrow" weapon system successfully intercepted a target missile from the Anchor family, simulating a long-range surface-to-surface missile with an warhead • Ganz: "One step ahead of our enemies"
Experiment with "Arrow 3" // Photo: Ministry of Defense
The Department of Defense and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) conducted a pre-planned experiment tonight (Wednesday) in the Arrow weapon system with the Arrow 2 interceptor, the publication was allowed. More details will be provided in the coming hours. Residents in the center of the country had earlier reported huge smoke trails observed in the sky.
The Arrow 2 interceptor missile is part of the world's first operational defense system against all types of ballistic missiles.
During the experiment, the "Arrow" weapon system successfully intercepted a target missile from the Anchor family, simulating a long-range surface-to-surface missile with a warhead. This is in accordance with the plan and the objectives of the experiment, as defined in advance.
Defense Minister Bnei Gantz, who was updated on the success of the experiment, said: "Israel faces far and near challenges and our technology patrol, led by Mapat, the aerospace industry and the defense industries, promises that we will always be one step ahead of our enemies and defend the State of Israel." The joint experiment with the United States expresses the friendship and partnership between the countries and the United States' deep commitment to the security of Israeli citizens. We will continue to work together to strengthen the capabilities of the security system - in the air, at sea, on land and in cyberspace. "
As part of the experiment, the improved ability of the Arrow weapon system, which is currently in operational service in the Air Force, was proven to deal effectively with existing and future threats to the State of Israel. The interception was carried out by Air Force Air Defense fighters, along with key industry engineers. All missile defense systems participated in the experiment, as part of the deployment and readiness of the operational array.
The successful experiment with the Arrow 2 interceptor joins the series of experiments with the Arrow 3 weapons system conducted by the US Department of Defense and the US MDA in Alaska last year. Both systems have demonstrated high operational capability. The combination of the Arrow systems strengthens and expands considerably. The defense capabilities of the State of Israel against existing and future threats in the arena.
IAI is the main contractor for the development of the Arms weapon system and interceptors, through the Malam plant and Elta, which is responsible for the development and production of the radar detection system. Elbit Systems is responsible for the development of the firing management system. Tomer, the government company for propulsion systems Rocket, responsible for the development and production of Arrow engines. Raphael is responsible for the development and production of the target missile and other parts of the Arrow weapon system. Boeing is a partner in the aerospace industry in the production of "Arrow 2".
The Arrow weapon system is a key component in the multi-layered defense system, the development of which is being led by the Ministry of Defense through the Homa Directorate in Mapat. The multi-layered defense system is based on 4 operational defense layers: Iron Dome, Magic Wand and "Arrow 2" and " Arrow 3 ".
In July last year, a successful series of experiments in the Arrow 3 weapon system was launched in Alaska, USA. The series was led by the Ministry of Defense and the Israel Aerospace Industries (MLM), with the participation of the defense industries and the Israeli Air Force. The Arrow 3 weapon kit is designed to intercept ballistic missiles outside the atmosphere. The series of experiments successfully demonstrated the ability to intercept high-altitude targets outside the atmosphere
