Munitions

Arrow 2 interceptor

Also known as
  • Arrow II
  • Hetz 2

The Arrow 2 interceptor is the earlier operational missile in Israel's Arrow Weapon System, built for upper-atmosphere ballistic-missile engagements. CSIS describes it as a two-stage solid-propellant interceptor co-developed by Israel and the United States, while IAI identifies it as the Arrow system layer cued by the Green Pine radar against tactical ballistic-missile threats.

Arrow Weapon System

Arrow 2 is a component interceptor in the Arrow Weapon System. The parent system supplies the radar, launcher, and battle-management architecture that turns the missile into an upper-tier ballistic-missile defense layer.

Parent systemComponent roleDocumented relationship
Arrow air-defense systemUpper-atmosphere interceptor layerIAI and CSIS identify Arrow 2 as an interceptor used within the Arrow Weapon System.
Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin
Israel / United States
Built in
Israel
Type
Upper-atmosphere ballistic missile interceptor
Service note
2000-present
Designer
Israel Aerospace Industries, Israel Ministry of Defense IMDO, and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency
Produced
2000s-present

Specifications

Role
Ballistic missile defense interceptor
Parent system
Arrow Weapon System
Engagement environment
Upper-atmosphere ballistic-missile interception
Propulsion
Two-stage solid-propellant missile
Sensor cueing
Green Pine radar and Arrow battle-management architecture
Threat class
Short- and medium-range ballistic missiles
Launch System
LauncherLauncher typeLaunch evidence
Arrow air-defense system, Anti-ballistic missile defense system, Air DefenseArrow air-defense systemUpper-tier air and missile defense system

IAI describes Arrow 2 as an interceptor in the Arrow Weapon System, and CSIS identifies it as a missile used by that system for upper-atmosphere ballistic-missile defense.

Sources: Arrow 2 - Advanced ATBM Missile Protection, Arrow 2 (Israel) | Missile Threat, Israel MOD and IAI Sign Major Deal to Expand Procurement of Arrow-3 Interceptors

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