Israel has successfully tested its new missile interceptor system: Arrow 3. Arrow 3 detects an incoming missile, intercepts it and destroys it with a second missile above the earth's atmosphere.The system was developed to protect Israel from the threat of a strike from Iran. It was tested for the first time on Monday alongside US forces. Officials say that the Iron Dome missile defense system in place now in Israel has intercepted up to 85% of missiles fired from Gaza towards populated areas during the conflict in November 2012. An official said it was "the first time the interceptor with all of its equipment took off and flew, achieved the velocities, and did the maneuvers in space".http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-21571422
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