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Arrow (missile) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Arrow 3
By August 2008 the United States and Israeli governments have initiated development of an upper-tier component to the Israeli Air Defense Network, known as Arrow 3, "with a kill ratio of around 99 percent".[61] The development is based on an architecture definition study conducted in 2006-2007, determining the need for the upper-tier component to be integrated into Israel's ballistic missile defense system. According to Arieh Herzog, the main element of this upper tier will be an exoatmospheric interceptor, to be jointly developed by IAI and Boeing.[55] Lieutenant General Patrick J. O’Reilly, Director of the Missile Defense Agency, said:
“ The design of Arrow 3 promises to be an extremely capable system, more advanced than what we have ever attempted in the U.S. with our programs. [...] This has to do with the seekers that have greater flexibility and other aspects, such as propulsion systems – it will be an extremely capable system.[55] ”
The new component will also require the integration of longer range detection, tracking and discrimination capability, beyond what the "Green Pine" and "Super Green Pine" radars employed with the Arrow 2 are providing. Among the advanced sensors considered for Israel's future multi-tier system, are airborne electro-optical sensors deployed on high flying unmanned aerial vehicles and future enhanced "Green Pine" radars, as well as the AN/TPY-2 radar already deployed in Israel, and operated by U.S. forces.[55]
Israel Aerospace Industries announced in June 2009, that the Arrow 3 patented[62] exoatmospheric interception method includes a two-stage interceptor, like the Arrow 2, but purely based on hit-to-kill technology.[63] IAI also displayed a full-sized model of the Arrow 3 at the June 2009 Paris Air Show.[64] Arrow 3 should be able to intercept ballistic missiles, including intermediate-range ballistic missiles,[6] at altitudes of over 100 km (62 mi),[65] and in greater ranges.[25] It is slightly smaller than the Arrow 2,[66] faster,[25] and may have a reduced 30-year life-cycle cost.[64] Reportedly it will only cost $1.5–$2 million per unit,[65] while program cost is estimated at some $700–$800 million over three years.[21] It is expected to be operational by 2012.[25] Lieutenant General O'Reilly, however, expressed concern about the schedule proposed by the Israelis.[55] Reportedly, the U.S. will provide the full funding for the development and production of the Arrow 3.[67]"
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