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Israel Defence Force successfully tests Sea-To-Sea Missile System

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Israeli-Defence-Forces-successfully-test-sea-to-sea-missile-systemOn September 25, 2020 Israel’s Navy and Defense Ministry’s Weapons Development and Technology Infrastructure Administration (MAFAT) successfully test fired a new Sea-To-Sea Missile System. The Missile is yet to be named and has been designed to ensure Israel’s continued Naval Superiority.

Key Points:

i.The New Missile system has been developed by Israeli Aerospace Industries (IAI).

ii.The Missiles will be integrated into Israel Navy’s Sa’ar 5 and Sa’ar 6 Corvette Missile Ships.

iii.The Missile system is accurate, flexible attack capabilities, longer ranges and better ability to deal with threats.

iv.The Missile ships will defend Israel’s offshore Natural Gas Reserves and other strategic interests.

Recent Related News:

i.On August 13, 2020 Israel Defence Minister Benny Gantz, announced that Israel has successfully tested their advanced missile defence system, Arrow-2, a ballistic missile interceptor built with the support of the United States of America.

About Israel:

Prime Minister – Benjamin Netanyahu
Capital – Jerusalem
Currency – Israeli Shekel