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Israel is easily among the most advanced countries when it comes to missile defence systems/interceptors. Very few powers can match them and the quality of work weapons.
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On other note
https://defence.pk/threads/poland-t...tor-israels-u-s-skyceptor-david-sling.448390/
Rafael's cost effective Stunner missile which is part of the Israeli David Sling will be used as part of Raytheon's Skyceptor ( Newer Patriot ) and will most likely will be sold to Poland

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Stunner (David's Sling) is an advanced multi-mission, multi-platform interceptor designed for insertion into integrated air and missile defense systems. Stunner's lethal hit-to-kill effects ensure a wide margin of tactical overmatch against a broad spectrum of air and missile defense threats.
Stunner (David's Sling) offers affordable solution to the asymmetric threat of short-range ballistic missiles, large caliber rockets and cruise missiles.

The Stunner (David's Sling) is a joint project in cooperation with Raytheon Missile Systems.
  • Affordable – unprecedented low cost per kill
  • Flexible – compatible with established sensors, launchers and battle management infrastructure.
  • Lethal – high single-shot probability of kill with hit to kill effects in all weather conditions
 
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USA and UK are finishing up. So, how will Israel going to survive.
 
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The stunner missile looks somewhat similar to pantsyrs missiles. 360 degree coverage and multiple engagement at the same time is the reason I support vertical launch tubes instead of rotational system in newer Pantsyr sams and its copies used by China and others making it more effective against a saturation scenario.
 
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The stunner missile looks somewhat similar to pantsyrs missiles. 360 degree coverage and multiple engagement at the same time is the reason I support vertical launch tubes instead of rotational system in newer Pantsyr sams and its copies used by China and others making it more effective against a saturation scenario.
altho very different in specs
 
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Report: IMOD to outsource IDF's Missile Test Unit Operations
IAI and Rafael competing for bid over IAF unit responsible for classified and sensitive testing of the Arrow missile-defense system and launching Ofek satellites into space

IsraelDefense | 7/11/2016

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The Defense Ministry is seeking to outsource and privatize the Air Force's Missile Test Unit, whose responsibilities include testing the Arrow missile defense system and launching Ofek satellites into space, reports the Israeli news outlet Yedioth Ahronoth.

The Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems are both competing for the bid, the former being responsible for the manufacturing of the Arrow missile-defense system, the Ofek satellites and the space launch vehicle, Shavit.

Rafael manufactures the Iron Dome and David's Sling missile defense systems, and conducts tests for these systems in its own testing grounds in southern Israel.

The IDF spokesperson's Office confirmed the report, saying, "As part of the IDF's multi-annual plan, the IAF is examining the financial feasibility vis-à-vis operational considerations on a variety of topics. As part of the process, it was decided to outsource certain aspects of the Missle Test Unit's operations to allow the unit to continue providing a professional service while reducing costs. It should be emphasized that regardless, the issue of safety will remain solely under the responsibility of the Air Force."



This article was originally published by Udi Etsion on the Ynetnews website.
http://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/node/27467
 
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IAI Sold a Barak-8 System to Azerbaijan
Reports in Azerbaijan confirm the rumors that started in 2012 – Israel sold an operational land-based version of the Barak-8 system to Azerbaijan

Ami Rojkes Dombe | 3/05/2016

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Land Based Barak-8 - http://www.iai.co.il/2013/36511-45489-en/SystemMissileandSpace_Divisions...

The barak-8 system, which is known to the Israeli public primarily due to the cooperation between Israel and India, was apparently sold to Azerbaijan as well. However, while India possesses a maritime version of the system, Azerbaijan was sold an operational land-based version (12 launchers, 75 surface-to-air missiles). This means that the land system is also operational, apparently, in India. The source is a publication on Armenews.

According to the report, Israel sold to Azerbaijan considerable amount of different types of weapons, including IMI's EXTRA Guided rockets, Aerostar UAVs, Elbit Systems' ATMOS self-propelled artillery system, Spike missiles (including NLOS-SSM), Elta's EL / M-2080 and EL / M-2288 radar systems, IAI's and Elbit's UAVs, IAI's LAHAT anti-tank missiles and "Shaldag" ships.

The Harpy 'Kamikaze' UAV should be added to the list as well. It was put to operational use by Azerbaijan during the recent conflict with Armenia (according to media reports in Azerbaijan, six such drones were used). Apparently, this is all part of a deal signed in 2012.

A publication on apa.az claims that T-72 tanks and BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles used by the Azerbaijani Army were modernized by Israeli companies. Furthermore, Azerbaijan received an order to produce 30 “Aerostar” and 30 “Orbiter-2M” drones basing on Israel’s license.

http://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/content/iai-sold-barak-8-system-azerbaijan

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Video and pictures from Azerbaijan of Barak 8 system


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Another good indication about Azeri - Israel relation and the abilities of the system in particular, or Israel's national anti missile defense as a whole.
 
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Off topic, but I'll answer. China, Japan and other far eastern countries view Israel, and Jewish people in general, in a very positive light. Israel is self sufficient anyway, and US or UK aren't finishing up.
So, they have plans :)

BTW - I have heard that soon China will own all of the Big companies in Pakistan which seems to sound like good.
 
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I've seen sources claiming Arrow 3 has 1500 Miles range..... s400 is only 250Miles max... Even Thaad is only 200KM, even the not released SM-3 IIA Americas best is max 1350 Miles... Arrow 3 has 1500 Miles range:o:
 
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67 Years of InterceptionsRelease date11.01.2017
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67 years ago the Anti-Aircraft Division was established and assigned to the Artillery Corps. It has since been reassigned to the IAF and changed its name to the Aerial Defense Division. In honor of this historic event, we have spotlighted the division’s most memorable interceptions
Hadas Levav
This week, the Aerial Defense Division marked 67 six years since its establishment. Since its establishment in 1950, weapons systems have been replaced and its organizational structure has changed, but the division’s vision has stayed the same. “The division is pioneering and is at the forefront of operational activity”, emphasized Brig. Gen. Zvika Haimovich, the Division Commander.

In the beginning, the Anti-Aircraft division was assigned to the Artillery Corps and was reassigned to the IAF only in the mid 1960’s. The division took an active part in protecting Israel in routine and war situations and on November 11, 2011, it changed its name from the Anti-Aircraft Division to the Aerial Defense Division. The name change expressed an extensive change in the division’s classic designation. Besides defending Israel from enemy aircraft, in the past few years, the division took on another mission - defense from rocket and missile threats.

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MiG Hunting
Pini Shefter served as a radar technician in a “Hawk” SAM Battery, he was positioned in a mobile company, whose mission was to be constantly prepared for deployment. He completed his military service in March 1982, but in June of the same year the First Lebanon War broke out and his battery was called back to service. The battery was positioned on the peak of Mt. Jabel Baruc, deep in Lebanon and its main mission was to intercept Syrian MiG-25 fighters that were known to photograph IDF forces in Lebanon.

“MiG-25 fighters fly very high and very fast, at 70,000 feet and at a speed of Mach 2 and a half”, Shefter explained. “The IAF had trouble shooting it down because it flew higher than our fighters and due to the thinness of the air at that height, the missiles found it difficult to hit the jet”. Brig. Gen. (Res’) Uri Ram, then the Operations Branch Officer for the Anti-Aircraft Division who would later go on to be the Division’s Commander, offered to attempt to shoot-down the MiG with “Hawk” missiles, despite its altitude being outside the abilities of the missile. Maj. Gen. (Res’) Avihu Ben-Nun, then Head of the Air Division, was convinced, and Operation “Gozal” (Hebrew for “Chick”) began.

The maximal altitude the “Hawk” system was able to operate in was 55,000 feet, as a result, the battery was positioned at the head of the mountain. In addition, before launching a missile, the battery’s radar needed to lock onto the aircraft, after scanning in two setting: high and low, which were both insufficient when facing fast, high altitude aircraft. “Because of its speed, we had to lock onto it when it was far away. We understood that we needed a designated scan setting at a certain angle”, Shefter said.

With the help of a fellow technician, Shefter built a device that allowed the system to lock onto a high altitude – high speed aircraft, the device was tested and installed in the battery. A few days later, the photographing MiG flew in its regular course. A young officer sitting in the interception succeeded to lock in to the jet, but failed to intercept it. Ten days later, Shefter was awoken by the ring of his home phone. “The maintenance unit commander called me and said ‘Shefter, your change worked’”, he recalled. “I asked if it locked and he answered ‘Not only did it lock, it shot-down’”.

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The Dome’s First
The “Iron Dome” Division establishment team began working in March 2006 under the command of Capt. Maor Gavriel. “We studied the system from the drawing board”, he shared. “We established the battalion and first battery and underwent a long conversion, integration and training process. The process was performed in order to be prepared for the interception day, which is as important as the interception itself”, on April 7, 2011, less than two weeks after the battery became operational, a rocket was launched at Israel.

“While intercepting, we were already prepared for the next event”, Gavriel emphasized. “Past experience has taught us that there is never just one rocket. Nonetheless, the excitement was great. It was ‘Iron Dome’s first interception. The interception scenario we faced was the scenario we trained for. The team that performed the interception was made up of a group of combatants, technicians and officers that trained together. I had no doubt regarding the system’s pioneering ability in the world of aerial defense against rockets”.

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"We Were Ready"
When Capt. (Res’) Tomer Oyahon, the former Commander of a “Patriot” SAM Battery woke up on September 23, 2014, he had no idea that the day before him would go down in history as the day his battery shot down a Syrian Su-24 fighter.

“Suddenly, the alarm sounded. We were ready for action as we had intercepted a UAV three weeks beforehand”, he recalled. “Two officers were scrambled and operated the scenario. Two Syrian fighter jets approached the Israeli border, when one of them crossed the alert line and thereafter crossed another. At that point the battery requested policy and the regional ATC Unit approved the interception. Once the approval was given, the officer in charge launched the missile. The whole battery shook from the intensity of the launch. A super-sonic boom was heard and the missile flew towards the target. We waited to see if the missile will hit. It reached the target and then the system showed that the interception was successful".

It was an interception with historical significance. Firstly, the interception of the Su-24 was the IAF’s first fighter aircraft shoot down since 1985. Secondly, it was the Patriot system’s first operational interception of a fighter aircraft since it began its service in the IDF. And the crown jewel: it was the first shoot down of a Su-24 in history.

http://www.iaf.org.il/4456-48906-en/IAF.aspx

I've seen sources claiming Arrow 3 has 1500 Miles range..... s400 is only 250Miles max... Even Thaad is only 200KM, even the not released SM-3 IIA Americas best is max 1350 Miles... Arrow 3 has 1500 Miles range:o:
Arrow 3 could be used as anti satellite weapon too according to officials
 
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Modern family: IAI expands range of new-generation Barak systems

Robin Hughes, London
- IHS Jane's International Defence Review
11 January 2017

Key Points
  • Family comprises three interceptor variants
  • ABISR and Barak LR are fully developed, Barak ER is in final development
Some seven years after the official unveiling of the Barak-8 anti-air/anti-missile defence system, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has formally confirmed the development of what it describes as "a family of new-generation" Barak advanced all-weather, day/night air-defence systems for land and naval applications.

Designed for multiple simultaneous engagements in complex scenarios, the Barak (Hebrew for lightning) family includes two new interceptors - the 35 km-range ABISR and the 150 km Barak ER (extended range) - along with the original 70 km Barak-8, which is also known as Barak LR (long range).


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http://www.israeldefense.co.il/he/node/28240

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