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Detailed explanation-1: -Notes: Israel conducted a successful test of its Arrow 3 anti-ballistic missile system outside the Earth’s atmosphere, as per the country’s Defense Ministry.

Detailed explanation-2: -Arrow 3 is an exo-atmospheric anti-ballistic missile defence system jointly developed and produced by Israel and the US for long-range threat engagement.

Detailed explanation-3: -On February 25, 2013, a fly-out test of the Arrow 3 was conducted from Palmachim Airbase. The launch tested the missile control and engines. According to a senior defense source, the missile obtained hypersonic speed, and reached an altitude of 100 km (62 mi), entering space.

Detailed explanation-4: -Three shorter range tactical anti-ballistic missile systems are currently operational: the U.S. Army Patriot, U.S. Navy Aegis combat system/SM-2 missile, and the Israeli Arrow missile. In general short-range tactical ABMs cannot intercept ICBMs, even if within range (Arrow-3 can intercept ICBMs).