Washington To Back Arrow 3 Missile System

July 26 2010

Israel

The United States has formally agreed with the Israeli Defense Ministry agreeing to provide complete funding for development and production of the Arrow 3 ballistic missile defense system, the Jerusalem Post reports.

The Arrow 3 is envisioned as a longer-range version of the current Arrow system, which will be capable of intercepting incoming missiles at higher altitudes and longer ranges.

The system could counter a possible Iranian missile attack.

The cost of development...

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