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• The Israeli and US defence ministries successfully tested ballistic missile interceptors deployed at Israeli airbases.
• The Arrow 3 interceptor system, designed to shoot down missiles above the atmosphere, was deployed at air force bases across Israel two years ago.
• Arrow 3 launched toward the target and successfully completed its mission is intended to serve as Israel’s highest-altitude missile interception system.
• It is a major milestone in the operational capabilities of Israel and its ability to defend itself against current and future threats in the region. Israel’s Arrow system has been partly financed by the United States.