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With eye on Syria, Israel tests missiles with U.S.

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Israel and the United States conducted a joint missile test over the Mediterranean on Sept. 3, in a display of military prowess as the Obama administration seeks congressional support for strikes against the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad.

The Israeli Defense Ministry said the test of its Arrow 3 missile-defense system was performed together with the U.S. Defense Department.

"A successful test was held to check our systems," Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon said. (AP)

イスラエルと米国、地中海で合同ミサイル実験

シリア情勢が緊迫する中、アメリカとイスラエルは９月３日、地中海でミサイル迎撃システム「アロー」の実験を合同実施した。イスラエル国防相が発表した。

The Japan Times ST: September 13, 2013