Naval Barak-8 Missiles, Israel, India

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The Polish navy is evaluating the Israeli developed Barak-8 missile for the protection of its new navy ships. With a top speed of Mach 2 and a maximum operational range of 38nm (70km), the Barak-8 is 4.5m (14.8ft) long and has a diameter of 0.54m. Its wingspan is 0.94m and it weighs 275kg (606lb), including a 60kg payload. Developed based on an agreement signed in 2007 between India and Israel, it has been selected by the Indian navy. According to the India media, the initial co-development cost was about $350 million, 50% of which was financed by Israel Aerospace Industries. The Israeli company says the missile is highly man0euvrable at target interception range. The Barak-8 is designed to counter a wide variety of airborne threats, such as anti-ship missiles, aircraft, unmanned air vehicles and supersonic cruise missiles. India is arming its aircraft carriers and front-line warships with Barak-8s to protect them against strike aircraft and anti-ship missiles. The missile will be fitted to at least 14 Indian warships. A land-based short-, medium- and long-range version is also available. One new potential market is protecting offshore oil and gas rigs from marine and aerial threats. IAI and Rafael are offering the Barak-8 with different types of radar systems made by IAI subsidiary Elta Systems.
Polish navy tests Barak-8 missile - Ariel View
 

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Successful Flight Testing of LR SAM Missile

The Long Range Surface to Air Missile (LRSAM) is successfully flight tested against a flying target in a range in Israel, today. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Israel has carried out the test in the presence of DRDO scientists and officials of the Indian Armed Forces. The LRSAM system is jointly developed by DRDO and IAI Israel.

All the systems including the radar, communication launch systems and the missile system have performed as expected and hit the target directly and damaged. The system is developed for both Israel Defence Forces and Indian Armed Forces.

Scientific Advisor to Defence Minister Dr. Avinash Chander has witnessed the test along with President of IAI Mr. Joseph Weiss and other top officials of Israel Defence Forces. He termed the event as a milestone in the cooperation between two countries in developing advanced weapon systems.

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Tests, tests, more tests. When is it finally going to be installed on the Indian ships.
 

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Can we please have a long range air-to-air version of Barak-8 :party:. Is this even possible @Twinblade ?
 
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