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Tuesday, February 26, 2019
India used Israeli smart bombs in overnight strike in Pakistan – report
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe munitions used by Indian fighter jets in a rare strike against targets deep inside Pakistan overnight Monday were Israeli-made SPICE 2000 smart bombs, according to Indian media.
The SPICE — standing for Smart, Precise Impact, Cost-Effective — was created by the government-owned Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. The approximately 1,000 kilogram (2,200 pound) air-to-ground missile was launched by Indian Mirage fighter jets.
The powerful missile uses GPS coordinates to locate a target and on-board cameras to ensure that the munition is striking the correct location.
India’s ties with Israel have warmed in recent years, particularly in the area of military cooperation and weapons development, exchanging billions of dollars in defense contracts.
— Judah Ari Gross
The Times of Israel Community.