Israel tests rocket propulsion system

Jerusalem May 29 (IANS) Israel on Monday conducted a test of a rocket propulsion system from a central base in the country according to a Defence Ministry statement.

The statement said the test was arranged in advance by the security services and was carried out as planned without mentioning whether the test was successful or not Efe news reported.

According to local reports specialised commentators were shuffling two possibilities: the system tested could be installed as a surface-to-surface missile like the Jericho which can be equipped with a nuclear warhead or it could be a ground-to-air missile like the Arrow.

The latter is primarily designed to knock down intercontinental ballistic missiles out of the atmosphere.

Taking into account Israel s technological development in missile systems specifically in systems designed to create a multilayered defence umbrella such tests are not uncommon.

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