Current Tactical Systems
Many short-range tactical ABM systems are currently operational, and three are most known: the U.S. Army Patriot, U.S. Navy Aegis combat system, and the Israeli Arrow missile. They are not capable of intercepting an ICBM, even if it is in range.
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