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IMDO and the US Missile Defence Agency have concluded a flight test of the Arrow Weapon System (AWS) and the Arrow 3 interceptor.

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel said Tuesday it has successfully tested a system designed to intercept ballistic missiles outside the earth's atmosphere. The Arrow Weapon System is part of an array of missile defenses Israel has developed in recent years to protect itself in any future conflict with archenemy Iran or regional militant groups, such as the Lebanese Hezbollah or the Palestinian Hamas in the Gaza Strip, both allies of Iran.

Israel, U.S. complete test of Arrow-3 anti-ballistic missile system-

Israel’s Defense Ministry on Tuesday said it successfully completed a flight test of its Arrow-3 interceptor, which is designed to intercept a ballistic missile outside of Earth’s atmosphere.

Israel along with the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on Tuesday successfully tested a system meant to “intercept ballistic missiles outside the earth’s atmosphere,” the countries said in a joint statement.