Israel’s Arrow-2 missile destroyed a simulated target during the first comprehensive test of the missile’s systems. The Arrow project is intended to provide defense against ballistic missiles possessed by Iran and Iraq and other potential enemies such as Syria or Libya. The missile system, developed with American co-funding, is expected to be fully operational next year.
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