The successful series of Arrow 3 tests in Alaska carries three significant implications.
First, technologically, it is an exceptional achievement in intercepting long-range, high-speed missiles outside the atmosphere.
First, technologically, it is an exceptional achievement in intercepting long-range, high-speed missiles outside the atmosphere.
Second, strategically and operationally, the techno-tactical cooperation and the combined US-Israeli systems integration showcase both America’s capability and will supporting Israel’s missile defense and Israel’s value for its strategic ally.
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Third and most important is the message to Iran. If it considers targeting Israel due to current Gulf tensions or other future designs, they need to know that their capability hitting it is limited.
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Applause and salutes go to the Arrow developers, the Israeli air force combatants and to all promoters of the Israel-US integration and interoperability defending both allies’ national security.
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