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 by Christen Mccurdy Washington DC (UPI) Aug 13, 2020
The Israel Defense Ministry and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency successfully tested the Arrow 2 interceptor system Wednesday night, according to the Defense Ministry. The Arrow 2 system, which is designed to intercept long-range missiles, is part of the Arrow Weapon System. During the test it successfully intercepted a Sparrow simulated long-range, surface-to-surface missile, which officials believe is similar to Iran's Shahab 3 medium-range ballistic missile. "Israel faces far and near challenges, and our technology patrol, led by Mapat, the aerospace industry and the defense industries, ensures that we are always one step ahead of our enemies and defend the State of Israel," said Israeli Defense Minister Bnei Gantz. The test, led by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Israel Missile Defense Organization, the US Missile Defense Agency and the Israeli Air Force, took place at 11:45 p.m. Wednesday at a test site in central Israel.
South Korea to invest $250B in missile defense, submarines Washington DC (UPI) Aug 12, 2020 South Korea is to invest more than $250 billion in missile defense systems and new submarines to help deter North Korea military threats. According to South Korea's five-year defense program for 2021-25, Seoul is to develop a missile interceptor similar to Israel's Iron Dome, Yonhap and Money Today reported Monday. The Israeli system, designed to intercept and destroy short-range projectiles and artillery shells, is to serve as a model for South Korea's missile defense. The Cheongung medium- ... read more
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