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According to the report, the Arrow 3 missile defense systems that Germany acquired from Israel have sufficient range to intercept Iskander ballistic missiles over Russian territory, according to Militarny, citing an analysis of the system's capabilities. It is known that the first Arrow 3 battery will receive initial combat capability in December, which became possible after the completion of the deployment of the first element of the system in Schönwald from Germany, and the training of personnel who have already undergone training with the participation of Israeli specialists.
The report also noted that the Arrow 3's mission is to intercept medium- and long-range ballistic missiles at exospheric altitudes - essentially outside the atmosphere at an altitude of over 100 kilometers. The United States, as a partner, is participating in Israel's development of the Arrow weapons system and is manufacturing a significant portion of its components. Therefore, exporting the system requires approval not only from the Israeli government but also from the United States, the Military added. At the same time, the system's guided anti-aircraft missile can destroy long-range enemy missiles outside the Earth's atmosphere using the hit-to-kill method.
The report added that the exact technical specifications and even the dimensions of the Arrow 3 missile are still classified. It is known that it is somewhat smaller than the previous version, the Arrow 2, but has a greater range and interception altitude. The Arrow 2 had an interception range of up to 100 kilometers and a maximum interception altitude of 50 kilometers.
Meanwhile, public reports stated that the interception altitude was over 100 kilometers. Furthermore, various sources often claim the flight range reaches 2,400 kilometers, but this is an error, according to the Military. In particular, the Israeli manufacturer reported that the anti-aircraft system can intercept ballistic missiles launched from a distance of up to 2,400 km, but does not have such a range itself.
The report also noted that the Arrow 3's mission is to intercept medium- and long-range ballistic missiles at exospheric altitudes - essentially outside the atmosphere at an altitude of over 100 kilometers. The United States, as a partner, is participating in Israel's development of the Arrow weapons system and is manufacturing a significant portion of its components. Therefore, exporting the system requires approval not only from the Israeli government but also from the United States, the Military added. At the same time, the system's guided anti-aircraft missile can destroy long-range enemy missiles outside the Earth's atmosphere using the hit-to-kill method.
The report added that the exact technical specifications and even the dimensions of the Arrow 3 missile are still classified. It is known that it is somewhat smaller than the previous version, the Arrow 2, but has a greater range and interception altitude. The Arrow 2 had an interception range of up to 100 kilometers and a maximum interception altitude of 50 kilometers.
Meanwhile, public reports stated that the interception altitude was over 100 kilometers. Furthermore, various sources often claim the flight range reaches 2,400 kilometers, but this is an error, according to the Military. In particular, the Israeli manufacturer reported that the anti-aircraft system can intercept ballistic missiles launched from a distance of up to 2,400 km, but does not have such a range itself.
