Question: Which of the following country with US jointly tested recently Arrow-3 ballistic missile Interceptor?
a) UAE
b) India
c) France
d) Israel
Answer: (d)
Related Facts:-
- On 17 January 2022 Israel and the United States have completed a successful flight test of the Arrow-3 ballistic missile interceptor.
- The test was conducted at a test site in central Israel.
- The ballistic missile interceptor detected and destroyed a target in outer space.
- As par the Israel Ministry of Defence, the completion of the test was an important milestone for Israel to defend itself against existing and evolving threats in the region.
- Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz praised the test for equipping the State of Israel with the capabilities to defend itself against developing threats.
- He said that adding the Arrow-3 system provides Israel with the freedom to maneuver strategically.
- Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Director Jon Hill said in the statement that the test was designed to “challenge every element of the Arrow Weapon System.
- Mr. Hill informed that the MDA remains committed to assisting Israel in upgrading its missile defense capability.
- The Arrow-3 weapon system is part of Israel’s multi-layer defense system, which includes Iron Dome, a system aimed at intercepting short-range rockets from Gaza.
- In 2021, Israel said it was developing a new ballistic shield system, dubbed Arrow-4, jointly with the United States.
By – Rajesh Tripathi
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