Arrow 3 Makes Combat Debut, Thwarting Long-Range Missile Attack

Steve Trimble October 31, 2023

An Arrow 3 interceptor launches during a test of the ballistic missile defense system co-developed by IAI and Boeing.

Credit: Israel Aerospace Industries
The Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Arrow 3 made its combat debut on Oct. 31 by successfully shooting down a long-range ballistic missile over the Red Sea, Israeli government and industry officials said. Israeli officials did not confirm the source of the ballistic missile attack, but the location...
Steve Trimble

Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington DC.

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