The director of the ‘Wall’ at Mapat (the Administration for Research, Development of Weapons and Technological Infrastructure) in the Ministry of Defense, together with the American Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and the IDF, a successful experiment in the Arrow and Arrow 3 interceptor system, designed to intercept Out-of-atmosphere ballistic missiles The experiment was conducted from an experimental field in the center of the country, led by IAI.
The Arrow system’s operational radar array detected the target and passed its data to the Shooting Management Center, which analyzed the data and made a full interception plan. Upon completion of the design, two Arrow 3 interceptors were launched at the target, successfully completing their mission. .
Together with Mapa’s director at Mapa and the US Missile Defense Agency, they participated in an experiment by Air Force fighters and industries involved in the development of the weapons system: IAI is the main contractor for the development of the weapons system and the Arrow Interceptors. The radar detection array. Elbit Systems is developing the shooting management system. Boeing, the government company for Tomer rocket propulsion systems, and Rafael are the main subcontractors for the development and production of Arrow Interceptor 3. Rafael is also responsible for the target missile.
Defense Minister Bnei Gantz: “I welcome the successful and unprecedented experiment that points to Israel’s technological superiority, led by the defense establishment and the defense industries. Step by step, development by development, we maintain Israel’s ability to defend itself against emerging threats. In space and allow Israel the offensive freedom of action against our enemies, with the understanding that the best defense allows the most effective attack. “
The head of the US Missile Defense Agency, Admiral John Hill: “This experiment was designed to challenge all components of the Arrow weapon system and the execution was excellent. The extensive information gathered in the experiment will guide and assist in its future developments. Missile defense capabilities against existing and emerging threats in the arena. “
The Chief of General Staff, Major General Aviv Kochavi: “The IDF and the defense establishment see great importance in constantly upgrading and improving air defense capabilities. L. The successful combination of air defense fighters and advanced Israeli technology in blue and white brings one of the best multilayer defense capabilities in the world. “
Mapat’s head, Brigadier General (Res.) Dr. Daniel Gould: “This groundbreaking experiment is another technological leap in the capabilities of the defense establishment to regenerate and adapt to the emerging threat in the regional arena and on the future battlefield. Mapat, the IDF and the partner industries will continue to lead the national security technological superiority. “
The head of the Mapat wall administration, Moshe Fattal: “The defense establishment is constantly working to improve and upgrade the capabilities of the multi-layered defense system in the face of future threats in the regional arena. Since the successful series of experiments in Alaska in 2019 on the Arrow 3 weapon system, we have come a long way in expanding the system’s capabilities. I would like to thank our friends from the American Missile Defense Agency (MDA) for their more than 30 years of partnership in building and strengthening the Israeli missile defense system. “
Boaz Levy, IAI: “The Arrow system, developed by IAI in close cooperation with the Department of Defense, the US MDA and the Air Force, proved once again today that the State of Israel has the most advanced technology for ballistic missile defense. During the experiment, The system was tested against future threats, in a challenging scenario, while gathering essential information used by the defense system and the company’s engineers, for the development of future technologies. “The threats in the area. On behalf of the company’s management and the chairman of IAI, Mr. Amir Peretz, I would like to thank the Ministry of Defense, the Air Force, the defense industries and IAI employees for their professionalism and technological prowess, which led to success in the experiment.”
The Arrow weapon system is a key component of the multi-layered defense system, which also includes the Iron Dome system and the Magic Wand system. The weapons systems are developed under the leadership of the Ministry of Defense through the “Wall” directorate in Mapat and are operationally operated by fighters from the Air Defense Air Force.
The experiment is part of the defense system’s multi-year development plan. The success of the experiment is an important milestone in the operational ability of the State of Israel to defend itself against existing and future threats in the arena from various threat circles.
