Jericho 3 is a solid-fueled intermediate-range ballistic missile developed and produced by Israel to replace its older Jericho 2 ballistic missiles. It was first tested in 2008, and entered service in 2011. Jericho 3 Development Reports suggest that the Jericho 3 missile, also designated the YA-4, was first tested in January 2008 from the Palmachim...
Jericho 2 is a medium-range, solid-fueled ballistic missile developed and produced by Israel. It is also the basis for Israel’s Shavit satellite launch vehicle. Currently operational, Jericho 2 is expected to be phased out by 2026 and replaced by the Jericho 3. Jericho 2 Development The Jericho 2, also designated the YA-3, was a continuation...
Jericho 1 was a short-ranged, solid-fueled ballistic missile developed and produced by Israel. Israel’s first nuclear capable missile, it was retired from service during the 1990’s. Jericho 1 Development The Jericho 1 is thought to have entered development in 1962 with the assistance of the French company Marcel-Dassault. The missile, given the designator YA-1, is...
Israel has one of the most technologically advanced missile arsenals in the Middle East. Aided by foreign assistance and collaboration over the past six decades, Israel domestically produces numerous cruise and ballistic missiles and has engaged in the export of missile systems to numerous other nations. While the bulk of Israel’s missile forces consist of...
On May 29, Israel test-fired an undisclosed “experimental” rocket propulsion system. The rocket was launched from a military base in central Israel and its flight was captured in pictures and video on social media. Officials announced that the test was successful. Israel’s Defense Ministry did not provide any comments on the missile type or potential...
