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The Israeli Ministry of Defense has released tests on Iron Dome, Magic Wand and Arrow 3 aimed at "countering emerging threats in the region," the Times of Israel reported. On July 5, the Ministry of Defense announced that Israeli missile defense systems had successfully completed a series of tests aimed at "countering emerging threats in the region".
base (south of Tel Aviv) on 4 July 2018. (Image source: Israeli Defense Ministry)
Tests were conducted been carried out by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems in collaboration with the military and defense companies Israel Aerospace Industries and mPrest Systems. "As part of the tests, various types of threats have been launched, which simulate the developing threats in the region," said the Defense Ministry. "The Homa leadership (missile defense) will continue to develop the Iron Dome system to" counter emerging threats in the region. "
The statement says Iron Dome Short Range, Medium Range Magic Wand, and Long Range Arrow 3 systems were tested this week at Palmachim Air Force Base, south of Tel Aviv. It did not specify what type of missile had been fired, it would reveal the details at a later date.The Arrow 3 system was successfully tested in February, after months of delays and technical problems. was canceled due to a data transfer problem and in December, a test was canceled for security reasons.
Complemented by a number of other missile defense systems designed to protect Israel short, medium and long term The Arrow 3 system represents the highest level of the multi-level Israeli missile defense network.
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