WorthyNewsBot Posted January 18, 2017 Group: Bots Followers: 2 Topic Count: 39,879 Topics Per Day: 6.51 Content Count: 43,983 Content Per Day: 7.18 Reputation: 976 Days Won: 2 Joined: 06/06/2007 Status: Offline Share Posted January 18, 2017 (Worthy News) - Israel's upgraded ballistic missile shield became operational on Wednesday, in a “Star Wars”-like extension of its capabilities to outer space where incoming missiles can be safely destroyed. The Defense Ministry said the U.S.-funded Arrow 3 system, jointly developed by state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries and U.S. firm Boeing Co., was handed over to the Israeli Air Force. The Arrow 3, together with the Arrow 2, which has been operational since 2000, would “significantly reduce the possibilities of ballistic missiles” hitting Israel, the ministry said in a statement. [ Source ] View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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