In signal to Iran, Israel, US begin developing Arrow-4 missile defense system

[DavidSling]

The Arrow system serves as the upper layer of Israel’s multi-tier missile defense array and is aimed to protect Israel’s skies from long-range missiles.
By UDI SHAHAM
FEBRUARY 18, 2021 21:41

Israel, US begin the development of the Arrow 4 weapon system
(photo credit: IAI)


In the face of Iran’s continued development of long-range ballistic missiles capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, the Defense Ministry announced on Thursday that it has started developing, alongside the US Missile Defense Agency, a new generation of the advanced Arrow missile defense system.

The new system known as the Arrow-4 will become a major part of Israel’s multilayered missile defense architecture.

The Arrow-3 currently serves as the upper layer of Israel’s multi-tier missile defense array, designed to protect Israel from long-range missiles particularly those produced in Iran.

It includes advanced radar systems, developed and produced by Elta, a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries. It also includes a BMC system developed by Elbit Systems, and a Launch Array including interceptors produced by MLM, a subsidiary of IAI. Defense industries Rafael and Tomer are also involved in the development and production of the Arrow interceptor.

The development of the new generation of the Arrow is being conducted by the Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO), located within the Directorate of Defense R&D (MAFAT) of the Defense Ministry, in conjunction with the USMDA.

Arrow-4 represents the next generation of endo- and exoatmospheric interceptors in the Arrow weapon system, which currently consists of Arrow 2 and Arrow 3 interceptors.

Israel, US begin development of Arrow 4 weapon system. (Credit: IAI)

“Arrow 4 will be an advanced, innovative interceptor missile with enhanced capabilities,” the ministry said in a statement. “It will address a wide range of evolving threats in the region, and will replace the Arrow 2 interceptors over the next decades. Its development is led by the IMDO and the US MDA, with IAI as the prime contractor for the development and production of the system and its interceptors.”

Following the announcement, Defense Minister Benny Gantz said that Israel’s defense establishment “is fully committed to improving its defensive and offensive capabilities against the ballistic missiles threatening our nation. Along with the development of vital offensive capabilities, the multi-layered missile defense array is being enhanced.

“The development of Arrow 4 together with our American partners will result in a technological and operational leap forward, preparing us for the future battlefield and evolving threats in the Middle East and beyond. I congratulate the Israel Missile Defense Organization, which is currently marking its 30th anniversary, as well as the US Missile Defense Agency and Israeli defense industries, for making Israel’s home front safe,” he said.

IAI general manager of the IAI/MLM Division Jacob Galifat said that “the Arrow weapon system, which was one of the first in the world to intercept ballistic missiles, will be upgraded with a significant capability, produced by IAI, in the form of the Arrow 4 interceptor. The interceptor will be the most advanced of its kind in the world, and will provide a new layer of defense to the State of Israel and its citizens.”

MDA Director Vice Adm. John Hill said the “Arrow-4 is a cooperative program between the MDA and IMDO that illustrates US commitment to assisting the government of Israel in upgrading its national missile defense capability to defend the State of Israel from emerging threats.”

In signal to Iran, Israel, US begin developing Arrow-4 missile defense system

The Arrow system serves as the upper layer of Israel’s multi-tier missile defense array and is aimed to protect Israel’s skies from long-range missiles.

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[Mrc]

What kind of signal is this that existing systems are not enough??

 

[Salmanov]

Zionists are shitting themselves I hope Iran bomb their nuclear reactor

 

[Oldman1]

What kind of signal is this that existing systems are not enough??

So when Iran introduces their new missiles or drones, their existing systems not enough?

 

[Mrc]

So when Iran introduces their new missiles or drones, their existing systems not enough?

Probably yes... Unless there is a drastic improvement in tech

 

[GumNaam]

false sense of security & a very expensive one. difference between intercepting an aircraft versus a ballistic missile is that the aircraft is far slower than the intercepting missile while the latest ballistic missile is a hell of a lot faster than the intercepting missile. then theirs gravity helping the ballistic missile while hindering the interceptingmissile. the ballistic missile will reach its intended target much before the intercepting missile can reach it unless it is traveling at the same velocity & acceleration if not higher. either that or hope that you've stationed the missiles right under ballistic missile in the area that's the target.

 

[Oldman1]

false sense of security & a very expensive one. difference between intercepting an aircraft versus a ballistic missile is that the aircraft is far slower than the intercepting missile while the latest ballistic missile is a hell of a lot faster than the intercepting missile. then theirs gravity helping the ballistic missile while hindering the interceptingmissile. the ballistic missile will reach its intended target much before the intercepting missile can reach it unless it is traveling at the same velocity & acceleration if not higher.

False sense of security yet countries are developing them and countries like Russia who are experts in SAMs criticizing the U.S. of developing anti ballistic missile systems. Even Iran wants to develop such system to counter Israel's Jericho missiles and U.S. future IRBMs.
Not to mention China recently had their anti ballistic missile test.

 

[GumNaam]

False sense of security yet countries are developing them and countries like Russia who are experts in SAMs criticizing the U.S. of developing anti ballistic missile systems. Even Iran wants to develop such system to counter Israel's Jericho missiles and U.S. future IRBMs.
Not to mention China recently had their anti ballistic missile test.

China's test was an anti satellite test masquerading as an anti missile test. as for the rest, of course they'll criticize the other, why wouldn't you criticize your competitor's product to get the $$$ from those insecure little rich cowards?

 

[Oldman1]

China's test was an anti satellite test masquerading as an anti missile test. as for the rest, of course they'll criticize the other, why wouldn't you criticize your competitor's product to get the $$$ from those insecure little rich cowards?

So it could do both whether the test was true objective or not. The U.S. used an anti ballistic missile to blow up a satellite from a ship.
And look at the Russians.

 

[GumNaam]

So it could do both whether the test was true objective or not. The U.S. used an anti ballistic missile to blow up a satellite from a ship.
And look at the Russians.

makes perfect sense to destroy satellites that are always in predictable orbit with a steady velocity. ballistic missiles? as I said...to truly be effective, you'll have to match our beat the velocity & acceleration of the incoming ballistic missile. the last time I checked, they're is no anti ballistic missile system that travels at Mach 15 or Mach 20. oh and then there's the problem of the MIRVs that keep changing directions, haven't even begun to address that one yet. that adds a whole new layer of complexity in the equation.

 

[Stryker1982]

What kind of signal is this that existing systems are not enough??

Exactly this. They basically just admitted that they need a new SAM to deal with the latest Generation of missiles.