Israel, U.S. successfully test Arrow 2 air defense system
The latest test demonstrated the jointly developed interceptor's upgraded capabilities
IsraelDefense
| 13/08/2020
Photos: Ministry of Defense Spokesperson's Office
Israel and the United States carried out a successful test of the Arrow 2 missile defense system late Wednesday night.
During the test, the Arrow demonstrated its upgraded capabilities to contend with current and future threats. The advanced system successfully engaged a Sparrow missile that simulated a long-range surface-to-surface missile, the Defense Ministry said.
The interception was conducted at 11:45pm at a site in central Israel by IAF service members together with engineers from the institutions involved in the system’s development. The various layers of Israel’s air defense mechanism were employed in order to ensure their readiness and efficacy in operational scenarios, according to the ministry.
Commenting on the test, Defense Minister Benny Gantz said “Israel must face challenges both near and far, and our ‘elite technological unit’ led by the DDR&D, IAI, and additional defense industries, ensures that we will always be one step ahead of our enemies, and that we will defend Israeli skies from any threat.”
The test was held by the Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) of the ministry's Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D), the American Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the Israeli Air Force. It was led by Israel Aerospace Industries, said the ministry.
The joint test reflects the partnership and friendship between the two countries as well as the deep commitment of the United States to the safety of the citizens of Israel, the ministry said, adding that the two countries will continue to work together to strengthen the capabilities of the defense establishment in the air, land and sea, as well as in cyberspace.
The successful interception was the latest in a series of achievements, including the Arrow-3 test conducted by the IMDO and MDA last year in Alaska. Both systems demonstrated advanced operational capabilities. The integration of both systems in Israel’s air defense mechanism significantly expands and enhances the state’s capability to defend against current and future threats.
A video of the test can be seen here.
The latest test demonstrated the jointly developed interceptor's upgraded capabilities
Photos: Ministry of Defense Spokesperson's Office
Israel and the United States carried out a successful test of the Arrow 2 missile defense system late Wednesday night.
During the test, the Arrow demonstrated its upgraded capabilities to contend with current and future threats. The advanced system successfully engaged a Sparrow missile that simulated a long-range surface-to-surface missile, the Defense Ministry said.
The interception was conducted at 11:45pm at a site in central Israel by IAF service members together with engineers from the institutions involved in the system’s development. The various layers of Israel’s air defense mechanism were employed in order to ensure their readiness and efficacy in operational scenarios, according to the ministry.
Commenting on the test, Defense Minister Benny Gantz said “Israel must face challenges both near and far, and our ‘elite technological unit’ led by the DDR&D, IAI, and additional defense industries, ensures that we will always be one step ahead of our enemies, and that we will defend Israeli skies from any threat.”
The test was held by the Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) of the ministry's Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D), the American Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the Israeli Air Force. It was led by Israel Aerospace Industries, said the ministry.
The joint test reflects the partnership and friendship between the two countries as well as the deep commitment of the United States to the safety of the citizens of Israel, the ministry said, adding that the two countries will continue to work together to strengthen the capabilities of the defense establishment in the air, land and sea, as well as in cyberspace.
The successful interception was the latest in a series of achievements, including the Arrow-3 test conducted by the IMDO and MDA last year in Alaska. Both systems demonstrated advanced operational capabilities. The integration of both systems in Israel’s air defense mechanism significantly expands and enhances the state’s capability to defend against current and future threats.
A video of the test can be seen here.
