Israel showed on video the live operation of the Arrow missile defence system, which can shoot down ballistic missiles
Israel has demonstrated the combat operation of the Arrow missile defence system. The video was published on the official website of the country's Defence Ministry.
Here's What We Know
The video appeared on 13 November 2023, but the date of filming is not specified. Also, the description does not mention the version of the missile defence system. Israel has previously used both the Arrow-2 and the newer Arrow-3.
Watch: The operational launch of an 'Arrow' interceptor during the Swords of Iron war. pic.twitter.com/uQWTRhk6D9
- Ministry of Defence (@Israel_MOD) November 13, 2023
Last week, Israel officially confirmed the first ever use of the Arrow-3 extra-atmospheric missile defence system. Earlier, Israel became the first country in the world to intercept an enemy missile in space.
Arrow-3 uses a hypersonic interceptor estimated to cost about $3 million. It can shoot down threats at an altitude of more than 100 kilometres and is capable of speeds in excess of Mach 6 (6174 km/h).
Source: Israel_MOD
