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India.com
19-07-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Bad news for Iran as Israel develops new defence system that is capable of 'shoot-look-shoot' technology, can detect and stop very fast..., name is...
Bad news for Iran as Israel develops new defence system that is capable of 'shoot-look-shoot' technology, can detect and stop very fast..., name is... Israel has made its air defense system even stronger with the development of the new Arrow-4 missile defense system. Boaz Levy, the head of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), confirmed that this advanced system will soon become a key part of the country's national defense. Arrow-4 is an upgraded version of the earlier Arrow-3 system and it is designed to accurately shoot down enemy ballistic missiles, especially those launched from short distances. One of the most important features of Arrow-4 is its 'shoot-look-shoot' technology which means that if the missile is not able to destroy the target on the first attempt, the system quickly checks and makes another precise strike. This new defense system uses advanced warhead technology and a highly sensitive seeker system. Because of this, it can detect and stop very fast, modern ballistic missiles, including those that travel at hypersonic speeds. Recently, when Iran fired advanced ballistic missiles at Israel, the country managed to stop about 85 per cent of them in the air. However, around 50 missiles still hit Israeli land, causing major damage. The goal of launching the Arrow-4 is to fix this gap in defense, so that in the future, not even a single enemy missile is able to reach the ground. Israel speeds up work on Arrow-4, plans for even more powerful Arrow-5 According to Israel Aerospace Industries, it may take up to two years for the new Arrow-4 missile defense system to be fully added into Israel's defense system. However, the Israeli government has already ordered that the process be fast-tracked. At the same time, work is already underway on an even more advanced system called Arrow-5. This future system is expected to replace Arrow-3 in the coming years and make Israel's defense capabilities even more powerful and unbeatable. The Arrow defense series is already known around the world as the first fully working anti-ballistic missile system. It includes Arrow-2 and Arrow-3, which are designed to destroy incoming missiles traveling at speeds of up to 3 kilometers per second, right in mid-air. The Arrow-4 project officially began in 2021 when the United States and Israel announced a joint effort to build the system. For Israel, Arrow-4 is more than just a missile interceptor, it will act as a powerful shield, especially at a time when tensions are high across the Middle East.
India.com
15-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
What is Arrow 4? Israel afraid of Iran's hypersonic missiles? Develops new air defence system, it is capable of...
Illustration: Arrow 4 air defense system missile (Israel Aerospace Industries)/ New Delhi: Israel has announced the development of its new hypersonic missile defense system Arrow 4. This system is capable of stopping and destroying any hypersonic missile. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) CEO Boaz Levi said that Arrow 4 will soon become operational. It will be included in Israel's air defense. This system is designed to deal with today's biggest threat, hypersonic missiles. What is the threat from hypersonic missiles? Hypersonic missiles, such as China's DF-ZF and Russia's Avangard, travel faster than Mach 5 (6174 km/h). These missiles can change direction in the air. They fly low, which makes them difficult to be detected by conventional missile defense systems. Conventional ballistic missiles travel on a straight path, but hypersonic missiles make it difficult to predict. Earlier systems like America's Patriot PAC-3, THAAD and Russia's S-400 are not able to track and destroy hypersonic missiles. Hypersonic missiles are so fast that the time to respond is reduced to mere seconds, causing existing radars and interceptors to fail. What missiles did Iran use? Iran has claimed that it used the Fattah-1 hypersonic missile in recent attacks on Israel. It travels at a speed of more than Mach 5. However, experts believe that there is debate about its hypersonic capability and effectiveness, as it may not be able to manoeuver completely. What are features of Arrow 4? Arrow 4 has been developed in collaboration with IAI and the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA). It will replace Arrow 2 and will be able to intercept missiles both in and out of the air. Its features are: Fast response: With advanced sensors and manoeuvrability, it can target hypersonic missiles. Shoot-look-shoot: It can target the missile and change its path. It can attack again. Cost and production: It is being made cheap and on a large scale, so that attacks by many missiles can be responded to. Boaz Levy said that the trial of Arrow 4 will begin in the next two years, but if the threat increases, it can be started sooner. This system will be useful not only for the defense of Israel, but also for coalitions around the world. What is the global prospect for Arrow 4? International interest in Arrow 4 is growing. Germany, which has already purchased Arrow 3, is now considering Arrow 4. It is necessary to protect against fast and smart missiles under the European Sky Shield Initiative. Its modular design makes it easy to integrate with many countries. Amid the growing threat of hypersonic missiles, Arrow 4 can become an important weapon for modern warfare. It will prove to be a strategic weapon for countries around the world by being cheap and effective.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
SpaceX launches highly secret Israeli communications satellite
July 13 (UPI) -- SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station early Sunday carrying an Israel Aerospace Industries communications satellite, a payload that had been kept largely secret until liftoff. "We at IAI are extremely proud of the development and successful launch into space of the State of Israel's 'Dror 1' national communications satellite, Boaz Levy, CEO and President of IAI said in a statement. "Dror 1 is the most advanced communications satellite ever built in Israel, designed to preserve this national strategic capability in the country while providing Israel with essential satellite communications capabilities for years to come." The satellite, which weighs 4.5 tons and spans nearly 60 feet in diameter when its solar panels are fully deployed, is scheduled to reach its fixed point destination over Earth in about two weeks. SpaceX has only been involved in a handful of such secret missions. This was the 13th mission for the stage one 9 booster rocket that sent the Falcon 9 into low-Earth orbit. About 8.5 minutes after liftoff, the rocket landed on the droneship "Just Read the Instructions," which was stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. It was the 128th time the droneship has been used to retrieve a returning craft, and was the 474th SpaceX booster rocket landing overall.
UPI
13-07-2025
- Science
- UPI
SpaceX launches highly secret Israeli communications satellite
1 of 3 | A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches the "Commercial GTO-1" payload at 1:04 AM from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, on Sunday. The payload contained the Israel Aerospace Industries' "Dror-1" communications satellite. Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo July 13 (UPI) -- SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station early Sunday carrying an Israel Aerospace Industries communications satellite, a payload that had been kept largely secret until liftoff. "We at IAI are extremely proud of the development and successful launch into space of the State of Israel's 'Dror 1' national communications satellite, Boaz Levy, CEO and President of IAI said in a statement. "Dror 1 is the most advanced communications satellite ever built in Israel, designed to preserve this national strategic capability in the country while providing Israel with essential satellite communications capabilities for years to come." The satellite, which weighs 4.5 tons and spans nearly 60 feet in diameter when its solar panels are fully deployed, is scheduled to reach its fixed point destination over Earth in about two weeks. SpaceX has only been involved in a handful of such secret missions. This was the 13th mission for the stage one 9 booster rocket that sent the Falcon 9 into low-Earth orbit. About 8.5 minutes after liftoff, the rocket landed on the droneship "Just Read the Instructions," which was stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. It was the 128th time the droneship has been used to retrieve a returning craft, and was the 474th SpaceX booster rocket landing overall.
Business Insider
27-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Israel's top ballistic missile shield proved itself against Iran. Now, a next-gen update is on the way.
Israel's top ballistic missile defenses, the country's Arrow systems, will soon get a next-generation interceptor to keep pace with growing threats, the manufacturer told Business Insider this week. Since last year, Arrow has shielded Israel from three rounds of substantial bombardment by Iranian missiles — the most recent of which was only days ago — and many smaller-scale attacks by the Tehran-backed Houthi rebels. Boaz Levy, the CEO of state-run Israel Aerospace Industries, said in an interview that the company is working on developing a new interceptor missile for Arrow, and it's about to go into the production phase. Arrow is a highly advanced air defense system jointly produced by IAI and the US aerospace contractor Boeing. The first iteration of this system, Arrow 2, was deployed in 2000 and is able to intercept missiles in the upper atmosphere. The newer Arrow 3 became operational in 2017 and can hit targets in space. Both Arrow systems use a two-stage solid-fueled interceptor to shoot down incoming ballistic missiles, and together, they make up the top tier of Israel's sophisticated air defense network, which also includes the well-known Iron Dome system and David's Sling. The system has been in service for many years now. Since Arrow 2 was deployed, IAI has continuously sought to increase its capabilities, first by supplementing it with Arrow 3, and now by working on the future Arrow 4 and Arrow 5, Levy, the Arrow chief engineer, said. "We have the production line, and we have the capability, and we also have the know-how to transfer to the operational unit," he said. The early concept work for Arrow 4 — which is a joint US-Israeli project like its predecessors — began in 2017. The interceptor is now in the final stages of development and will soon enter the initial production phase. Final production rates will eventually be decided by Israel's Ministry of Defense, Levy said. He declined to provide a timeline, though he did disclose that "we are about to conclude the development, and it's only a matter of time until we start the production." Arrow 4 will eventually replace the decades-old Arrow 2. Levy explained the system will have a more enhanced "shoot-look-shoot" capacity, referring to the air defense strategy of engaging a target, reviewing the results, and then engaging again if necessary. In many cases, operators may fire two interceptors to engage a single incoming missile. "This is the new generation," he said, sharing the new technology and electronics will increase Arrow's interception capabilities with the same system it's been using for years. Arrow 5 will eventually be even more advanced than Arrow 4. Israel's Arrow systems have seen extensive combat since the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, attacks in Israel, most notably in three major clashes with Iran — in April 2024, October 2024, and then earlier this month. Tehran has launched at least 850 ballistic missiles at Israel over the course of these three clashes, and Arrow, alongside Israel's other defense systems and US forces in the region, intercepted most of the threats. The exact number of Iranian missiles that Arrow has shot down is unknown, but Levy said an initial analysis of the latest clash revealed the systems intercepted at least 90% of the threats it targeted. The Arrow systems have also frequently been tasked with shooting down missiles launched by the Houthis in Yemen. All these engagements, from Iran to the rebel group, have provided IAI with valuable data to help it develop the new interceptors. "It's a regular procedure that we are doing. Of course, we are testing all of our capabilities through real-time simulations. And of course, any data available to us is a tool to analyze our system's capabilities," Levy said.
