This file photo, taken on Friday Dec. 2, 2005, released by Israel Aircraft Industries Ltd., shows an Arrow missile being launched at an undisclosed location in Israel. Israeli defense officials say three tests in the U.S. of the missile defense system meant to shield Israel from Iranian attack have been aborted over the past week. (AP Photo/Israel Aircraft Industries, File)From Yahoo News/AP:
JERUSALEM – Tests of a missile-defense system meant to shield Israel from Iranian attack were aborted over the past week on three occasions because of various malfunctions, Israeli defense officials said Thursday.
In the latest case, an upgraded version of the Arrow II — a system being developed by state-run Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. and Chicago-based Boeing Co. — was tested off the coast of California on Wednesday, they said.
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More News On This Missile Defense Test
Israel says technical hitch halts US missile test -- AFP
Problems prevent US Arrow launch test -- Jerusalem Post
Arrow Missile Test Failure Leaves Israel Exposed to Iran, Syria -- Arutz Sheva
Arrow II fails takeoff in Pacific test - setback for Israel's missile race with Iran -- Debka File
Israeli missile interceptor tested on U.S. range -- Reuters
Israeli Arrow Weapon System Tested for Interoperability with US Missile Defence Systems -- Def Pro
ANALYSIS / Iran can rejoice at failure of Israel's missile defense -- Haaretz
My Comment: This is a disappointment, but there will be more tests, successes, and failures.