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Recently, military defense experienced a momentous occasion, as the first-ever battle to take place outside of Earth’s atmosphere occurred. It happened on October 30, when Israel’s Arrow missile-defense system was activated in response to a missile launched from Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis.
Brigadier General Yahya Saree, spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces and also for Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, declared that they had conducted massive military strikes against Israeli targets in “occupied territories.” The Ministry of Defense confirmed that the Israeli Air Force (IAF) had used their Arrow interceptor system to defend against this threat and destroy it before it infiltrated into Israeli airspace.
A video clip shared by the IDF showed footage of the cylindrical missile being obliterated in an explosion shortly after being intercepted by this advanced air defense system.
Swords of Iron: The IAF carried out the first operational interception of a ballistic missile threat by the “Arrow” system in the Red Sea region. The threat did not infiltrate into Israeli airspace.🚀
Pictured: Arrow system archive photos. pic.twitter.com/lOhFzKraKj— Ministry of Defense (@Israel_MOD) October 31, 2023
The Arrow Weapon System (AWS) is a highly advanced missile defense system designed to intercept and destroy incoming ballistic missiles from all ranges – short, medium, and long range. This stand-alone anti-tactical ballistic missile defense system includes both Arrow 2 and 3 interceptors which work together to protect Israel from potential threats in outer space.
According to Boaz Levy, CEO and President of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), “the Arrow is an advanced air defense system created and designed to intercept ballistic missiles outside of the Earth’s atmosphere… The Arrow system […] demonstrated today that Israel possesses the most advanced technology for defense against ballistic missiles at various ranges.”
🔴A cruise missile launched from the southeast toward Israeli airspace was successfully intercepted by F-35i fighter jets.
🔴On the same day, the IAF’s Arrow Aerial Defense System intercepted a surface-to-surface missile in the Red Sea area. pic.twitter.com/jZn0wcqwUX
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) November 2, 2023
Israel has proven its technological prowess with its successful interception of a hostile missile last week using their sophisticated AWS systems. In doing so they have demonstrated their commitment not only to protecting their nation but also leading global advancements in military technology – setting a new benchmark for combat beyond Earth’s atmosphere.
