Israel heralds successful test of new anti-ship missile

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PREMIUM: Israel heralds successful test of new anti-ship missile
1st October 2020 - 14:00 GMT | by Arie Egozi in Tel Aviv

A new and as yet unnamed anti-ship missile, developed by Israel Aerospace Industries for the Israeli Navy, was test-fired for the first time in the Mediterranean in late September.
During a sea trial, which also involved the Israel MoD Directorate of Defense Research & Development, a missile was successfully fired at a dummy target (pictured).
Israeli defence sources indicated that introduction of the missile will enhance its offensive naval capabilities in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Specifications of the new missile system remain classified for the time being, but the MoD claimed that it offers enhanced offensive precision capabilities at a longer range than existing missiles in the Israeli naval inventory, with improved offensive flexibility to engage advanced threats more effectively.
While the precise intentions of the Israeli Navy remain unclear, one option is to ...

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