The test aimed to intercept an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in a challenging operational scenario
RAFAEL successfully tested its advanced SPYDER air defence system in its newest, All-in-One configuration, along with the Israeli Ministry of Defense Directorate of Defence Research & Development (IMOD DDR&D), the company announced on 10 January.
During the test conducted last month in Israel, the SPYDER-All-in-One system successfully intercepted a UAV in a complex operational scenario.
The RAFAEL’s SPYDER system, operationally used by several military forces worldwide, provides air defence solutions against various airborne threats, including missiles, UAVs, aircraft, helicopters, and tactical ballistic missiles (TBMs). The system intercepts threats using two families of RAFAEL-manufactured interceptor missiles, PYTHON and Derby.
The All-in-One configuration of the SPYDER, recently introduced by the company, features an integrated radar, electro-optical launcher, advanced control and command system, and PYTHON and Derby interceptors, all mounted on a single platform. This configuration is an optimal air defence solution for point or area defence, either as part of a SPYDER battery or deployed independently with minimal operator involvement.
Brigadier General (Res.) Pini Yungman, Executive Vice President and Head of the Air Defense Division at RAFAEL, stated: “RAFAEL is a global expert and a leading developer of air defense systems that have proven themselves in combat against a myriad of advanced threats and at various ranges. Among the leading systems currently in operational use in Israel and worldwide are Iron Dome, SPYDER, and David’s Sling. The success of the current test with the SPYDER All-in-One system represents another technological breakthrough that RAFAEL pioneered, providing solutions tailored to different evolving threats in various arenas. The success of the test is a significant milestone in developing the system against different threats and demonstrates the system’s outstanding effectiveness in intercepting challenging ground-launched threats. As a significant contributor to national security, RAFAEL will continue to develop advanced air defence solutions that incorporate the latest technology for the IDF and its customers worldwide.“
