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February 26, 2013

Israel tests new Arrow missile interceptor
Jerusalem (AFP) Feb 25, 2013
Israel said on Monday it carried a successful test of the latest generation Arrow missile system, the Arrow 3, that can intercept missiles from Iran, taking a further step in bolstering its defence plans. The defence ministry said the flight test was conducted by Israel's Missile Defense Organisation and US Missile Defence Agency officials. "This is the first flight test of the Arrow 3 interceptor and was conducted at an Israeli test range over the Mediterranean Sea," the ministry said. The ... read more

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