Published Date:
08 April 2009
ISRAEL carried out a test launch of its Arrow II interceptor missile yesterday, its defence ministry said, a system designed to defend against possible ballistic missile attacks by Iran and Syria.
The Arrow intercepted a target missile, simulating an Iranian Shehab, launched from an Israeli aircraft over the Mediterranean, a source said. Israel Radio said it was the 16th test launch of an Arrow.
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Last Updated:
07 April 2009 10:19 PM
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Source:
The Scotsman
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Location:
Edinburgh
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Related Topics:
Middle East conflict
