US & Israel To Develop Modern Arrow 3 Missile Defense System To Counter Regional Threats

With the threat of a nuclear Iran looming ahead the Arrow missile defense system is instrumental for Israel's defense, allowing it to counter the threat of long range and nuclear tipped missile attacks by Iran or Syria. Considered the showpiece of American and Israeli technology, the Arrow program should provide Israel with overall protection from ballistic missile attacks and the US with key research for other missile defense programs. Visiting Israel this week Lieutenant-General Henry Obering III the head of the US Missile Defense Agency informed Israeli defense officials that he will recommend to the American government and Congress the need to assist in financing most of the development of a modern version of the Arrow-3 anti-ballistic missile system. 08/07/08

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infolive.tv | August 7, 2008

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