Arrow-3 Missile Defence System

12.11.2024

Arrow-3 Missile Defence System

Why in the news?   

Israel's Defence Ministry has begun coordinating joint preparations with the German Federal Ministry of Defence for the initial deployment of Israel's Arrow-3 missile interception system on German soil in 2025.

About Arrow-3 Missile Defence System:

• It is an exo-atmospheric anti-ballistic missile defense system for long-range threat engagement.
• The Arrow 3 interceptor is part of a series of the Arrow Weapon System (AWS), the world’s first national, operational, and stand-alone Anti Tactical Ballistic Missiles (ATBM) defense system.
• It was jointly developed byIsrael Aerospace Industries and the Missile Defence Agency in the US.
• Initially deployed in 2017, Arrow-3 is the top layer of Israel's sophisticated air-defense network, which also includes the Arrow 2, David’s Sling, and the Iron Dome active defense systems.
• It is designed to take out ballistic missiles while they are still outside of the atmosphere.

Features of the Arrow-3 Missile Defence System:

• It uses two-stage solid-fueled interceptors to engage short- and medium-range ballistic missiles and consists of a launcher, radar, and battle management system.
• It is hypersonic, which travels five times the speed of sound.
• It provides a range of 2,400 km and can intercept threats at an altitude of 100
• It has early warning and fire control radar. It provides extended-range acquisition as well as multi-target acquisition and tracking capabilities.

How does it work?

• It uses hit-to-kill technology to destroy incoming missiles.
• The missile is launched vertically, and then the direction is changed towards the estimated interception point.
• The high-resolution electro-optical sensor acquires the target for the kill vehicle to hit the target and destroy the warhead.

                                                                Source: The Economic times

Consider the following statements regarding the Arrow-3 Missile Defence System:

Statement-I:It was jointly developed by India and the United States of America.

Statement-II :It is primarily designed to intercept ballistic missiles outside the Earth's atmosphere.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.

B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.

C.Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.

D.Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.

Answer D