Israel successfull test of the Arrow anti-ballistic missile defense system 1102121.

New radar capabilities were tested, developed by the Arrow System Improvement Program run by both Israel and the U.S.

An IAF F-15 aircraft launched the mock target, simulating an operational scenario. During the test, after the attacking missile was launched, the ‘Oren Adir’ Radar recognized it and transferred the data to the ‘fire management center’ for analysis. Simultaneously Israeli and American detecting means tracked the target.

The test demonstrated once again the connection between the ‘Arrow’ system and the American systems included in the Ballistic Missile Defense System.

Defense system representatives stress that the experiment was planned ahead of time, as part of a multi-annual plan and makes up a significant milestone in completing the fourth version of the “Arrow ” anti-ballistic missile system to be transferred to the IAF, as well as a continuation of the successful interception test that took place in the U.S. approximately one year ago.

Defense Minister, Ehud Barak, congratulated the successful test and said that, “this is an important technological achievement and an important step in Israel’s advancement in the multi-layered defense field and in establishing the ‘Arrow 4’ system. The successful test proved once again the advanced technological capability of the engineers, technicians and Israeli defense industry workers.”

The ‘Arrow’ system enables interception of missiles at great altitudes and distances and will allow Israel to deal with the next generation of ballistic missiles.