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2009-08-20 Israel-Palestine-Jordan

Israel's Rafael agrees huge deal with Indian Army

The Indian press reports that Rafael Armament Development Authority has agreed a huge deal with the Indian Army to supply advanced anti-aircraft systems with a range of up to 45 kilometers. The deal, worth $1 billion, was reportedly approved by the Indian cabinet yesterday.

Rafael will supply the Indian army with its Spyder low-level quick-reaction surface-to-air missile system capable of engaging aircraft, helicopters, unmanned air vehicles, drones and precision-guided munitions.

The Indian Army acquired Spyder systems worth $270 million a year ago. The system incorporates a pilot's helmet (display head-up HVD) manufactured by Elbit Systems Ltd., which automatically locks onto targets.

In the latest deal, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI) will serve as a sub-contractor of Rafael. In another recent contract with the Indian army for the supply of Barak ship defense missiles, Rafael is acting as a subcontractor for IAI.

Israel's defense exports to India have now reached $3 billion, making it the largest arms supplier to India, even surpassing Russia.

Posted by john frum 2009-08-20 09:31|| || Front Page|| [11131 views ] Top

#1 its Spyder low-level quick-reaction surface-to-air missile system capable of engaging ... and precision-guided munitions.

That's one hot little missile if it can shoot down artillery shells.

Some war nerd details here

Posted by SteveS 2009-08-20 12:35|| 2009-08-20 12:35|| Front Page Top

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