Israel has test fired an advanced ballistic missile from the Palmahim Israel Defence Forces base in central Israel, according to Defence Ministry.
"The test was part of an examination of a new missile currently being developed by the defence establishment," the ministry said.
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The type of rocket mortar that was tested has not been disclosed, but media reports suggest it to be a Jericho III missile, capable of carrying a nuclear warhead and striking Iran.
Jericho III is an inertial guided mobile vehicle with a radar guided warhead and silo-based with railcar capabilities.
