Israel, US test long-range missile defence system in Alaska

KODIAK, Alaska – Israel and the United States completed a series of tests of the new long-range missile defence system in Alaska.

A spokesperson with the U.S. Missile Defence Agency said in a statement the Arrow Weapon System testing including the successful interception of an “enemy” target. The tests were conducted at Pacific Spaceport Complex-Alaska in Kodiak.

MDA Director Vice Adm. Jon Hill says the success in Kodiak helps with confidence in Israel’s ability to defeat the developing threats in its home region.

The Israel Missile Defence Organization director Moshe Patel said the fact the tests were conducted tens of thousands of kilometres away from Israel, demonstrates the capabilities of the Arrow 3 system.