An Arrow-2 anti-ballistic missile launches to intercept an incoming target missile as part of a joint test program between the United States and Israel at the Point Mugu Sea Range, Calif., on July 29, 2004. The program's objective is to demonstrate the Arrow-2's improved performance against a target that could represent a potential threat to Israel. The test marks the twelfth Arrow intercept test and is a part of the ongoing Arrow System Improvement Program.