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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
SPYDER ‘All in One’ air defense system undergoes successful test, says Rafael
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
A SPYDER air defense system is seen during a test in January 2024. (Screenshot: Rafael)
Israel’s Rafael defense contractor says it has successfully tested a new configuration of its advanced short and medium-range SPYDER air defense system, which includes all the components mounted on one platform.
The configuration, dubbed SPYDER All in One, includes the missile launcher, command and command control system, and a built-in radar.
According to Rafael, it can be deployed as part of an existing SPYDER battery, or be used independently.
In a test last week, the system downed a drone, footage released by the firm shows.
SPYDER is a system developed by Rafael that Israel exports to other countries and does not use itself, unlike the Iron Dome.
