The 'Next Surprises' Revealed: The Successful Test That Will Upgrade the Arrow System

The Ministry of Defense, the IDF, Israel Aerospace Industries, and the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) have successfully completed a planned test of the 'Arrow' system, which examined capabilities against future threats. The test was conducted from a test site in central Israel, as part of a multi-year plan to develop and upgrade the system. The success of the test marks a milestone in Israel's operational capability against existing and future threats.

The Ministry of Defense, the IDF, Israel Aerospace Industries, and the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) today (Wednesday) successfully completed a planned test of the 'Arrow' air defense system. The test, conducted from a test site in central Israel, examined capabilities against future threats and incorporated combat lessons, artificial intelligence, and new technologies. It is part of the multi-year test plan for the development and upgrade of the system, within the Ministry of Defense's strategy to preserve Israel's technological superiority. Senior representatives from the MDA, partners in the development and production of the system, participated in the test. 'Elbit Systems' develops the fire control system, while the government company 'Tomer', Rafael, and the American company STARK are main subcontractors for the development and production of 'Arrow' interceptors. Officials from the Ministry of Defense and the aerospace industry were quoted in statements about the continued upgrade of capabilities and the importance of the systems for Israel's defense.