Israel's missile and rocket interceptors
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Israel's Iron Dome missile shield
Iron Dome - missile protection system
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL — Israel has upgraded its missile defense system so that the country can be protected from the ground to outer space.
The latest addition, the Arrow 3, became operational on Wednesday. The system has a range up to 2,400 km and can be used as an anti-satellite weapon. It was co-developed by Israel Aerospace Industries and Boeing Co.
The bottom tier of Israel’s missile defence system is the Iron Dome interceptor, which is designed to destroy short-range rockets and artillery shells fired up to 70 km away. The second tier of the system is David’s Sling, which is designed to shoot down mid-range, lower-altitude missiles. The Arrow 2 is designed to intercept missiles in low to high atmosphere.
With the Arrow 3 missile system, Israel and the United States may be the only countries that have the capability of shooting down targets in space.
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Iron Dome interceptor,
esigned to destroy short-range rockets and artillery shells fired up to 70 km away.
DAvid sling
designed to shoot down mid-range, lower-altitude missiles
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designed to intercept missiles in low to high atmosphere.
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With the Arrow 3 missile system, Israel and the United States may be the only countries that have the capability of shooting down targets in space.
Israel's Newest Missile Defense System: David's Sling Weapon System
David's Sling Weapon System • Joint US-Israel Test
Israel successfully tests David's Sling - March 2015