<span style="color: #222222;">The Israeli and US defence ministries today said, they have successfully tested ballistic missile interceptors deployed at Israeli airbases. The tests came a day after the latest deadly exchange of fire between Israel and Iranian forces operating in Syria. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The Arrow 3 interceptor system, designed to shoot down missiles above the atmosphere, was deployed at air force bases across Israel two years ago. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">A Defence ministry statement said, Arrow 3, launched toward the target and successfully completed its mission, is intended to serve as Israel's highest-altitude missile interception system. It said, it is a major milestone in the operational capabilities of Israel and its ability to defend itself against current and future threats in the region. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">With this, Israel has vowed to prevent Iran from entrenching itself in neighbouring Syria. Israel's Arrow system has been partly financed by the United States.</span><br />