Israel’s Arrow Says Missile Defense Systems Did Their Job Against Iran
- Arrow interceptors helped counter second Iran attack this year
- More Iranian missiles breached Israeli air space than in April
An Arrow missile launcher.
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Israel’s Arrow missile-interceptor system performed as expected against Iran’s attack on Tuesday, though some damage was caused in heavily populated areas including Tel Aviv, according to the head of the Israeli manufacturer.
Arrow, the most advanced of Israel’s defense systems, helped the country and allies including the US intercept the bulk of the roughly 200 ballistic missiles fired by Iran this week. It was Tehran’s second salvo against Israel in less than six months.