At 16:37 hours yesterday, the Arrow Weapon System was successfully tested to evaluate its performance against the next generation of incoming threats. The test was part of the joint Israeli-U.S. Arrow System Improvement Program. It was the tenth Arrow Interceptor test, and the fifth test of the complete weapon system.
The test objectives, defined together with the U.S. partner, were to analyze the interceptor’s performance under special flight conditions. An incoming target was not needed for the test, and instead four simulated targets were injected into the Fire Control Radar. At that point, the Battle Management Command Center (BMC) calculated the defense plan for each target and sent a mission command to the launcher. The launcher was equipped with six interceptors, four of which were launched. The test interceptor was the first to be launched, followed afterwards by three Short Burning Time Motor Interceptors to check the multi-launching process. The interceptor trajectory was designed to test special flight conditions that may be required in the future. The system’s capabilities in continuous launching conditions were also checked. All system components performed in their operational configuration.
The Arrow program is managed by the Defense Ministry's Israeli Missile Defense Organization in close cooperation with the US Missile Defense Agency. Israel Aircraft Industries is the prime contractor for the Arrow Weapon System. The Defense Ministry announced that the test’s success is a "major step in the development of the Arrow Weapon system in response to the evolving threat of ballistic missiles in the arena."
The test objectives, defined together with the U.S. partner, were to analyze the interceptor’s performance under special flight conditions. An incoming target was not needed for the test, and instead four simulated targets were injected into the Fire Control Radar. At that point, the Battle Management Command Center (BMC) calculated the defense plan for each target and sent a mission command to the launcher. The launcher was equipped with six interceptors, four of which were launched. The test interceptor was the first to be launched, followed afterwards by three Short Burning Time Motor Interceptors to check the multi-launching process. The interceptor trajectory was designed to test special flight conditions that may be required in the future. The system’s capabilities in continuous launching conditions were also checked. All system components performed in their operational configuration.
The Arrow program is managed by the Defense Ministry's Israeli Missile Defense Organization in close cooperation with the US Missile Defense Agency. Israel Aircraft Industries is the prime contractor for the Arrow Weapon System. The Defense Ministry announced that the test’s success is a "major step in the development of the Arrow Weapon system in response to the evolving threat of ballistic missiles in the arena."