Question: Recently Israel successfully test fired 3 multi-range missile defense systems. Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding above information?
a) These three missile defense system tested by Israel are named as Arrow,
David’s Sling and Iron Dome.
b) The test of these three anti missile defense system was conducted over the Indian Ocean.
c) These tests were conducted in joint coordination between the Israel Missile Defense organisation (IMDO) and US Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
d) Israel has conducted these tests, keeping in the view of threat from Iranian-backed Shiite militant group Hezbollah in neighboring Lebanon, and from Iran.
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:-
- On 15 December 2020; Israel successfully test fired 3 multi-range missile defense systems.
- These three missile defense system tested by Israel are named as Arrow,
- David’s Sling and Iron Dome.
- The test of these three anti missile defense system was conducted over the Mediterranean Sea.
- It should be noted that Israel has conducted a series of live fire drills with its multi-range missile-defense system, to contain arch-enemy Iran and its proxies along Israel’s northern and southern borders.
- Defense officials said it was the first time they have conducted an integrated test bringing together the various components.
- Missile, Arrow intercepts long-range missiles. It has been jointly developed by US and Israel.
- David’s Sling is surface to air missile meant to shoot down medium-range missiles.
- The Iron Dome is an air defense system, has been used for years to defend against incoming rocket fire from the Gaza Strip.
- These tests were conducted in joint coordination between the Israel Missile Defense organisation (IMDO) and US Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
- It is being expected that using this approach, a variety of threats may be identified and intercepted via full coordination and interoperability between the systems.
- It is an ultimate reality that Israel faces a wide range of rocket and missile threats from Palestinian militants in Gaza, from the Iranian-backed Shiite militant group Hezbollah in neighboring Lebanon, and from Iran.
- The drills showcased the capability of the systems to intercept a range of aerial targets, from drones to long range ballistic missile.
By – Rajesh Triapthi