With the threat of a nuclear Iran looming ahead the Arrow missile defense system is instrumental for Israel's defense, allowing it to counter the threat of long range and nuclear tipped missile attacks by Iran or Syria. Visiting Israel this week Lieutenant-General Henry Obering III the head of the US Missile Defense Agency informed Israeli defense officials that he will recommend to the American government and Congress the need to assist in financing most of the development of a modern version of the
Arrow-3 anti-ballistic missile system. 08/07/08
