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India.com
4 days ago
- 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
15-07-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
SpaceX launches mystery satellite to geostationary transfer orbit (video)
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. SpaceX launched a mystery satellite to geostationary transfer orbit (GTO) from Florida's Space Coast early Sunday morning (July 13). A Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Sunday at 1:04 a.m. EDT (0504 GMT), on a mission SpaceX called Commercial GTO-1. The company didn't identify the payload, though it's believed to be an Israeli communications satellite called Dror-1 . "Dror-1 is a geostationary communication satellite built and developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)," wrote. "It is intended to meet the satellite communication needs of Israel for the next 15 years," the outlet added. "Dror-1 is comprised primarily of local Israeli technologies developed at IAI, including an advanced digital communication payload and 'smartphone in space' capabilities, to provide communication agility throughout the satellite's lifetime in space." Geostationary orbit lies 22,236 miles (35,786 kilometers) above Earth. At this altitude, orbital speed matches our planet's rotational speed, so spacecraft in this path "hover" over the same patch of Earth continuously. Booster 1083 missions Crew-8 | Polaris Dawn | CRS-31 | Astranis: From One to Many | IM-2 | 7 Starlink missions The Falcon 9's first stage, designated B1083, came back to Earth as planned on Sunday. It touched down about 8.5 minutes after liftoff on the SpaceX drone ship "Just Read the Instructions," which was stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. It was the 13th launch and landing for this particular booster, according to a SpaceX mission description. That description did not give an estimated time for the deployment of the Commercial GTO-1 satellite.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Israel launches communications satellite from Florida
Jerusalem: Israel on Sunday said it had launched a new national communications satellite on board a SpaceX rocket from the United States. The Dror 1 satellite was blasted into orbit on a Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral in Florida, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and the foreign ministry said. "This $200 million 'smartphone in space' will power Israel's strategic and civilian communications for 15 years," the ministry wrote on X. Accompanying video footage showed the reusable, two-stage rocket lift off into the night sky. SpaceX said the launch happened at 1:04 am in Florida (0504 GMT Sunday). IAI, which called the launch "a historic leap for Israeli space technology", said when it announced the project to develop and build Dror 1 that it was "the most advanced communication satellite ever built in Israel". In September 2016, an unmanned Falcon 9 rocket exploded during a test in Florida, destroying Israel's Amos-6 communications satellite, which was estimated to have cost between $200 and 300 million.
NDTV
14-07-2025
- Science
- NDTV
"Smartphone In Space": All About Dror-1, Israel's 'Next Gen' Satellite
Israel has launched its first fully government-funded and domestically built communications satellite, Dror-1, from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The launch, carried out on Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, is a turning point for Israel's space program. Dror-1 is the most advanced satellite ever developed by Israel. What Is Dror-1? Dror-1 is a geostationary satellite, meaning it orbits at a fixed position approximately 36,000 km above the Earth's equator, maintaining constant coverage over a specific geographic area, as per YNet News. Weighing around 4.5 tonnes (4,500 kg) and measuring 17.8 metres across, Dror-1 is expected to serve Israel's communication needs for the next 15 years, extending its utility into the late 2030s. The project has cost Israel an estimated Rs 1,670 crore since work began in 2018. Features Of Dror-1 Advanced Digital Payload: Includes cutting-edge signal processing technologies. "Space Smartphone" Technology: Enables flexible, software-defined communication capabilities, allowing the satellite to adapt to changing demands during its operational life. Built 100 per cent In Israel: Developed with entirely local technologies to reduce reliance on foreign components or vendors. How Israel's Dror-1 Satellite Works Israel's Dror-1 is a next-generation communications satellite designed for long-term national use, and it operates using a combination of advanced digital systems, geostationary positioning, and flexible reprogrammable payloads. Launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, Dror-1 was inserted into a geostationary transfer orbit (GTO). Within hours of launch, it sent back its first signals. Over the next few weeks, it will use onboard propulsion systems to manoeuvre into its final geostationary orbit, around 36,000 km above Earth, where it will remain fixed over a specific region. This orbit allows Dror-1 to maintain constant communication coverage over Israel and surrounding areas. What makes Dror-1 special is its "smartphone in space" design, meaning it can be reprogrammed from the ground during its 15-year life. It can change communication settings, coverage areas, and signal use based on need. Dror-1 is Israel's first state-owned communications satellite. Until now, Israel's communication satellites, like the Amos series, were built by IAI but owned and operated by the private company Spacecom. That model suffered a major setback in 2016, when Amos-6 was destroyed on the launchpad in a SpaceX explosion. In 2018, the government adopted a long-term national strategy for communications satellites, focusing on domestic production, sovereign control, and strategic independence.
