(AP/Newsday)- Israel will soon conduct new tests on its Arrow missile interceptor system, Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz said in comments published Thursday. Until now, Arrow tests involved the firing of only single prototypes, but upcoming trials will consist of multiple launches. Israel has conducted nine tests on the jointly developed U.S.-Israeli missile, eight of which were described as successful. Israel believes Saddam Hussein has 20-60 medium-range Scud missiles and about six mobile launchers.
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