An advanced version of the Israeli interceptor missile hit a simulated target outside the atmosphere

[DavidSling]

Early this morning, the IDF carried out a successful test of the advanced Arrow 3 interceptor missile. This follows two tests in which the missile was not fired at its intended target because of safety problems.

The test took place at 2:30 am in central Israel, with the participation of the Israel Air Force and representatives of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), which is the main contractor on the project.


Moshe Patel, head of the Homa administration at the Ministry of Defense, hailed this morning's test firing as a success, saying, "This success enables us to proceed towards the goals we have set for ourselves in this project, in preparation for a series of interception trials in Alaska, where we will be able to carry out tests that we cannot perform here for safety reasons."

Patel said that the tests in Alaska would be carried out this year. The US Congress and administration have already allocated a special budget.

The Arrow 3 is designed to intercept long-range missiles carrying nuclear warheads in space. It is already operational with the Israel Air Force; today's test was of a future version of it. Boaz Levy, general manager and executive VP of IAI Systems, Missiles & Space Group, said, "The test carried out in the early hours of this morning was extremely complex. In the course of it we launched the interceptor which flew through the atmosphere deep into space. The missile's performance met all expectations. We are happy with the results."

The missile was fired at a simulated target in space. "The missile fully completed its flight path, and had the target been a real one, it would have hit it. In the course of the test the interceptor simulated a full operational scenario," Levy said.

Published by Globes [online], Israel business news - www.globes-online.com - on February 19, 2018

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[BHarwana]

congratulations the dam thing finally hit some thing after so many failures. I think it intercepted by mistake.

 

[DavidSling]

congratulations the dam thing finally hit some thing after so many failures. I think it intercepted by mistake.

Most of the tests were a success, better than can be said about most missile systems of it's kind

Timeline
February 19,2018 : ISRAEL SUCCESSFULLY CARRIES OUT ARROW-3 TEST

December 4, 2017 : Arrow 3 missile test called off over safety concerns - https://www.timesofisrael.com/arrow-3-missile-test-called-off-over-safety-concerns/

January 18, 2017: Arrow-3 became operational and was transferred to Israeli Air Force Aerial Defense Array.

December 10, 2015: Arrow-3 conducts its first successful intercept test in space over the Mediterranean Sea.[xx]

February 22, 2011: Arrow successfully intercepts ballistic missile during flight test at Pt. Mugu Sea Range, California.[xxi]The test was designed to replicate a realistic scenario in which all the system elements—including Arrow, Green Pine radar, and Citron Tree BMC—worked together to identify, track, and intercept a target missile.

July 26, 2010: Israel and the United States agree to a deal to develop and field the Arrow-3 system.[xxii]

May 12, 2009: Arrow-3 was publicly stated as being associated with Israel’s multi-tier defense system in accordance with Iron Dome and David’s Sling.[xxiii]

April 7, 2009: Israeli Ministry of Defense and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency conduct a successful test of Arrow-2, marking the 17th Arrow test, but the first successful test of the Arrow-2 system.[xxiv]

January 4, 2009: Arrow-2 was reported as being deployed near Ashkelon, equipped with an upgraded MC4 radar capable of identifying smaller projectiles.[xxv]

2008: Joint U.S.-Israeli development on Arrow-3 was initiated.

April 15, 2008: Israel successfully tests the Green Pine Radar.[xxvi]

2007: Interoperability issues between Patriot/PAC-3 and Arrow were worked out during the biennial Juniper Cobra exercise.[xxvii]

August 23, 2007: It was reported that an Arrow missile defense battery was deployed to northern Israel.[xxviii]

August 6, 2007: Israeli officials notified the U.S. Missile Defense Agency that Israel would upgrade its Arrow system rather than pursue the U.S.-made THAAD.[xxix]

March 26, 2007: The improved Arrow-2 interceptor undergoes a successful flight test.[xxx]

February 12, 2007: Arrow-2 is tested for the first time and conducts a successful intercept of a target ballistic missile.[xxxi]

February 11, 2007: Arrow again successfully destroyed a replicated Shahab-3 missile.[xxxii]

December, 2005: Arrow successfully destroyed a replicated Shahab-3 missile during a test.[xxxiii]

February 2, 2005: Israel Defense Forces carry out a successful test of the Arrow missile defense system.[xxxiv]

August 26, 2004: Arrow conducted its 13th successful intercept test, and its eighth successful test using the full system, at the Pt. Mugu Sea Range in California.[xxxv]

July 29, 2004: Israel and the United States carried out a test in which Arrow was launched against a real Scud missile. The test was a success.[xxxvi]

2002: Israel deployed a second Arrow battery near Haifa in 2002.[xxxvii]

September 14, 2000: Arrow-2 conducted its second successful test in Israel, successfully intercepting a missile target.[xxxviii]

March 14, 2000: Israel deployed the first battery of Arrow-1 missiles south of Tel Aviv.[xxxix]

July, 1995: The first flight test of Arrow-2 is described as successful.[xl]

February, 1993: The fifth Arrow-1 test demonstrates that the interceptor can locate and intercept an incoming missile.[xli]

1990: Israel conducts the first test of the Arrow-1 anti-tactical ballistic missile system.[xlii]

May 1986: Israel and the United States sign a memorandum of understanding on joint development of the Arrow anti-tactical ballistic missile system.[xliii]

http://missiledefenseadvocacy.org/m...d-intercept-systems-coming-soon/arrow-israel/

 

[Beast]

Congrat to Israel being the third nation to achieve such feat.

 

[Fledgingwings]

A worthy achievement for a country that was working hard for this.