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Israel, U.S. Officials Witness Successful Arrow 2-3 Test

8/6/2026

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Israel successfully tested its Arrow Weapon System, firing Arrow 2 and Arrow 3 interceptors on Wednesday.
The test occurred at a central-Israel site and is part of a multi-year upgrade program.
Senior officials from the U.S. Missile Defense Agency attended, highlighting joint U.S.–Israel development.
Test data will inform upgrades, including the Arrow 4 interceptor designed to operate inside and outside the atmosphere.

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Story summary

Israel successfully tested its Arrow Weapon System, firing Arrow 2 and Arrow 3 interceptors on Wednesday.
The test occurred at a central-Israel site and is part of a multi-year upgrade program.
Senior officials from the U.S. Missile Defense Agency attended, highlighting joint U.S.–Israel development.
Test data will inform upgrades, including the Arrow 4 interceptor designed to operate inside and outside the atmosphere.